Northanger Abbey Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Northanger Abbey Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. According to Catherine, why should Isabella not persuade her to feel so much for Mr. Tilney?

2. Why does Mrs. Allen congratulate herself once in the tea-room?

3. How long did Isabella have to wait for Catherine at the pump-rooms in Chapter 6?

4. Who does Catherine see speaking with General Tilney?

5. What does Catherine do when she spots the Tilneys in the street?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Catherine is leaving Bath in John's carriage, what happens when she spots the Tilneys in the street?

2. What is puzzling to Catherine about her conversation with John Thorpe on the topic of the carriage her brother drives?

3. Describe Mrs. Thorpe's daughters.

4. Why does Catherine tell Henry that she cannot dance with him?

5. What are Catherine's feelings as she climbs into the carriage for the trip to Bristol?

6. What comment does Austen make about fashion?

7. How do Isabella and James know each other?

8. Why is Catherine invited to Bath with the Allens?

9. What does the narrator tell the reader about Catherine's character at the start of Chapter 2?

10. What is the apparent relationship between Isabella and James in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Northanger Abbey" can easily be seen as a coming-of-age story. Catherine is introduced as a young lady of seventeen, and the novel concludes with a more mature and experienced protagonist. Discuss how "Northanger Abbey" is a coming-of-age story.

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 settings of "Northanger Abbey" and how each place affects the actions and future of Catherine.

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