Question

The narrator implies that Catherine Choose 1 answer: a. did not have an enjoyable time at the ball. b. would rather not have to dance with anyone. c. had a fine time at the ball in spite of herself. d. does not like keeping the company of Mrs. Allen.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. did not have an enjoyable time at the ball.

Explanation:

Jane Austen's novel Northanger Abbey tells the coming-of-age story of Catherine Morland. This novel deals with the theme of the loss of innocence and also depicts the typical Elizabethan society where wealth determines one's status.

Catherine had been invited by the family friend the Allens in Bath, where they had gone to a ball. But not being asked for a dance by anyone, Catherine felt bad and wishes that there was at least someone, anyone to talk to. She even implored on Mrs. Allen to try to find any acquaintance, asking her "are  you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of  people? I think you must know somebody" prompting her to sincerely tell her that she does not know anyone.

When asked by Mr. Allen whether she "had an agreeable ball" to which she replied "Very agreeable indeed" while at the same time "vainly endeavoring  to hide a great yawn". In this scene, the narrator implies that Catherine did not have an enjoyable time at the ball, despite the "multitude of people" who were in attendance.