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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 did Catherine see in front of the Tilney pew at church?

2. Why does Isabella fear she will not be accepted by John's parents?

3. While admiring the view, what past-time is a topic of discussion with Catherine and Henry?

4. After Catherine reveals her suspicions of General Tilney, how is Henry's behavior towards her different at dinner?

5. Who tells Eleanor that Catherine cannot join her for their walk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Northanger Abbey fail to meet Catherine's expectations?

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

8. Why does Catherine describe General Tilney as 'liberal'?

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

10. What does Catherine learn about Northanger Abbey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research the social manners of the time period and determine whether these social manners played a role in Catherine's interaction with Henry during her stay in Bath.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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