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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Catherine see speaking with General Tilney?

2. What word does John Thorpe use to describe James' carriage?

3. Who is James Morland?

4. After she leaves the Tilney home, who does Catherine see coming out soon after her?

5. Upon their arrival at Upper Rooms, where does Mr.Allen go directly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do Catherine and Isabella meet on the streets at the beginning of Chapter 7?

2. What does Catherine tell Mr. Tilney she does not do, and how does he react?

3. What explanation is given for Catherine being turned away at the Tilney home?

4. Why is Catherine invited to Bath with the Allens?

5. How did Catherine's family act on the day of her departure?

6. What are Catherine's feelings as she climbs into the carriage for the trip to Bristol?

7. What does the narrator tell the reader about Catherine's character at the start of Chapter 2?

8. What misunderstanding does John apparently have of the Morland family?

9. Why does Catherine leave the dance early?

10. Why does Catherine tell Henry that she cannot dance with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Catherine's favorite things to do is reading Gothic novels. She seizes every opportunity to talk about Gothic novels with those she meets, and, as Gothic novels were quite popular during this time, her companion(s) often had an opinion of their own to share with Catherine. Research the Gothic novel and discuss its prominence in early 19th Century England.

Essay Topic 2

Is Catherine a relatable heroine? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the friendship Catherine had with Isabella and the friendship Catherine had with Eleanor. Who was a better friend to Catherine? Why?

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