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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 collection of documents does Catherine find in her room at Northanger Abbey?

2. What does Isabella's letter from John state within?

3. How old was Eleanor when her mother passed away?

4. What old song does John mention to Catherine?

5. How far is Northanger Abbey from Bath?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Catherine feel about her brother's engagement?

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

4. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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

6. How does General Tilney treat Catherine on their first meeting?

7. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

8. How does Northanger Abbey fail to meet Catherine's expectations?

9. Upon realizing her suspicions of his father, how does Henry attempt to calm Catherine's overactive imagination?

10. Describe the room that Catherine stays in at Northanger Abbey.

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

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

"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.

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