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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. When does Catherine receive a letter from James?

2. How does General Tilney make Catherine feel uncomfortable?

3. What was Isabella's first impression of John?

4. What does Catherine find in her room at Northanger Abbey?

5. How far is Northanger Abbey from Bath?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

7. Why does Catherine become troubled when Henry and Eleanor speak of Isabella's financial situation?

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

9. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Catherine's favorite things to do is reading Gothic novels. She seizes every opportunity to talk about Gothic novels with those she meets, and, as Gothic novels were quite popular during this time, her companion(s) often had an opinion of their own to share with Catherine. Research the Gothic novel and discuss its prominence in early 19th Century England.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the two men who pursue the young protagonist; Henry Tilney and John Thorpe.

Essay Topic 3

"Northanger Abbey" is a story about youthful love and friendship. Discuss the portrayal of 19th Century youth in the novel "Northanger Abbey".

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