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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. After a month has passed, how much longer does Eleanor extend Catherine's invitation at Northanger Abbey?
2. By how long do the Allens extend their stay in Bath?
3. Where does General Tilney go by himself for a time during Catherine's stay at Northanger?
4. Who seems to be always at hand when not wanted?
5. What do Catherine, Eleanor and the General do on Catherine's first morning at Northanger Abbey?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Catherine decide to visit Mrs. Tilney's chambers alone?
2. What tactic does Isabella use in order to convince Catherine to go on the trip to Clifton?
3. What does Catherine make of the growing attachment between Isabella and Captain Tilney?
4. How does Catherine feel about her brother's engagement?
5. What were the circumstances of Mrs. Tilney's death?
6. How does Northanger Abbey fail to meet Catherine's expectations?
7. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?
8. Describe the room that Catherine stays in at Northanger Abbey.
9. What about her dinner with the Tilneys caused Catherine disappointment?
10. Upon touring the interior of the Abbey, what is Catherine's opinion of the formal drawing-room?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Research the social manners of the time period and determine whether these social manners played a role in Catherine's interaction with Henry during her stay in Bath.
Essay Topic 3
Jane Austen novels are still widely read. Why are Jane Austen novels still so popular today?
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