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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 about Mrs. Tilney's portrait surprised Catherine?

2. What wakes Catherine after her first night at Northanger Abbey?

3. What does Isabella say will be impossible at the evening festivities?

4. On Catherine's first night at Northanger Abbey, what is the weather like?

5. How long will it be before James is financially able to marry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What about her dinner with the Tilneys caused Catherine disappointment?

3. Why does the General not notice that Catherine is upset at breakfast?

4. Why does Catherine decide to visit Mrs. Tilney's chambers alone?

5. What does General Tilney do to Catherine in Chapter 28 that is considered very rude?

6. Upon touring the interior of the Abbey, what is Catherine's opinion of the formal drawing-room?

7. What effect does the weather have on Catherine's first night at the Abbey?

8. How does Catherine feel about her brother's engagement?

9. What convinces Henry of Catherine's good nature?

10. What does Catherine make of the growing attachment between Isabella and Captain Tilney?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The English class system of the early 19th Century is a prominent theme of "Northanger Abbey". The characters of the story must follow the social rules, and doing so often leads to obstacles, misunderstandings and separation. Discuss the effects that the social rules of the high class had on the central characters of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Jane Austen novels are still widely read. Why are Jane Austen novels still so popular today?

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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