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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 discovers Catherine in Mrs. Tilney's chambers?

2. What topic does Catherine say she is not interested in reading about?

3. Where is Henry's home?

4. How old was Eleanor when her mother passed away?

5. How does Catherine find the Tilney family dynamic?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Mrs. Allen not happy at the news of James' engagement and return to Fullerton?

2. Describe the room that Catherine stays in at Northanger Abbey.

3. Why does Henry believe a liking for flowers is healthy for women?

4. What does Catherine learn about Northanger Abbey?

5. How does General Tilney treat Catherine on their first meeting?

6. How does Henry reassure Catherine of his brother's intentions?

7. What were the circumstances of Mrs. Tilney's death?

8. At the end of Chapter 14, what does Catherine learn of the trip to Clifton?

9. What does Isabella's letter to Catherine say in Chapter 26?

10. Why do Henry and Isabella doubt that General Tilney will allow a marriage between Captain Tilney and Isabella?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the settings of "Northanger Abbey" and how each place affects the actions and future of Catherine.

Essay Topic 3

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

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