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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. How does General Tilney make Catherine feel uncomfortable?

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

3. Which member of the Tilney family would not be leaving Bath with the rest?

4. How far is Northanger Abbey from Bath?

5. By how long do the Allens extend their stay in Bath?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does General Tilney do to Catherine in Chapter 28 that is considered very rude?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Catherine a relatable heroine? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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