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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 does Isabella beg Catherine to do in her letter in Chapter 26?

2. Who seems to be always at hand when not wanted?

3. What does Catherine think of Isabella encouraging Capt. Tilney's attention?

4. What does Isabella say of James in her letter to Catherine in Chapter 26?

5. Where do James and Isabella become engaged?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

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

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

9. What tactic does Isabella use in order to convince Catherine to go on the trip to Clifton?

10. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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

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 3

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

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