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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. What busy street is encountered at the beginning of Chapter 7?

2. How much older is Isabella than Catherine?

3. What does John attempt to sell Henry at the ball in Chapter 10?

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

5. At the close of Chapter 10, what have Eleanor and Henry invited Catherine to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Catherine leave the dance early?

5. What comment does Austen make about fashion?

6. Describe Mrs. Thorpe's daughters.

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

8. Describe Mrs. Allen.

9. Who does Catherine meet in Chapter 3?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the importance of money and wealth in early 19th Century high society, and how does money and wealth affect the protagonist and her relationship with Henry?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role fashion plays in "Northanger Abbey".

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