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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. Where do Catherine, Eleanor and Henry go for their walk?

2. What do Catherine and Henry discuss on the walk?

3. Who is William?

4. What news does Catherine receive in her letter from James?

5. What time of day does Catherine leave Northanger Abbey?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Catherine learn about Northanger Abbey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love and romance are a major theme of the story.

Discuss the pairings of the following couples, the issues they faced, and whether they had a "happy ending".

a) Henry and Catherine

b) John and Catherine

c) Isabella and James

d) Isabella and Captain Tilney

e) Eleanor and her secret lover

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the friendship Catherine had with Isabella and the friendship Catherine had with Eleanor. Who was a better friend to Catherine? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role fashion plays in "Northanger Abbey".

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