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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. Why is Catherine not concerned by the fashionable young woman on Mr. Tilney's arm?

2. How long did Isabella have to wait for Catherine at the pump-rooms in Chapter 6?

3. Who reports seeing two carriages waiting in the street after a rap draws her to the window?

4. To what does Henry compare a country-dance?

5. Who does Catherine see speaking with General Tilney?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the result of Catherine's conversation with Eleanor in the pump-room?

3. What is the apparent relationship between Isabella and James in Chapter 7?

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

5. As Catherine is leaving Bath in John's carriage, what happens when she spots the Tilneys in the street?

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

7. What is puzzling to Catherine about her conversation with John Thorpe on the topic of the carriage her brother drives?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 11, what is Catherine's main concern and why?

9. Describe Mrs. Thorpe's daughters.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the antagonist of the story and what makes this character the antagonist?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the writing style Austen uses in "Northanger Abbey".

Essay Topic 3

Austen uses comedy to poke fun at the misfortunes of the characters in "Northanger Abbey". Answer the following questions in an essay:

a) Is Austen's use of comedy effective?

b) What tone does Austen's humor cast on the story?

c) Does Austen's humor translate to the 21st Century?

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