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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. Who does Catherine find alone in the breakfast parlor?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 18, where does Catherine meet Isabella?

3. What do Henry and Eleanor doubt that General Tilney will allow?

4. How do General Tilney's children act in his presence?

5. Who is said to be sometimes left with no companion at all?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Catherine learn about Northanger Abbey?

3. What were the circumstances of Mrs. Tilney's death?

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

5. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

6. How does Henry reassure Catherine of his brother's intentions?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role fashion plays in "Northanger Abbey".

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

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

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