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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Madame Clairval and Madame Cheron plan Emily's wedding to Valancourt in Chapter Thirteen, who declares himself Madame Cheron's suitor?
(a) Montoni.
(b) Monsieur Quesnel.
(c) Cavigni.
(d) La Voisin.

2. Which of the following is NOT a lament that Madame Montoni makes about her marriage in Chapter Seven of Volume Two?
(a) He wants her to sign away her settlement.
(b) Her husband spends too much time with her.
(c) He wants to use her settlement to pay his debts.
(d) Her husband has spent her fortune.

3. Which of the following does NOT happen when Emily refuses Count Morano's attempts to take her for a ride alone in Chapter Three of Volume Two?
(a) Montoni claims Emily wrote M. Quesnel accepting Morano.
(b) Count Morano says she has accepted his affections.
(c) Montoni lies about Emily's real letter to M. Quesnel.
(d) Count Morano forces Emily to wed him.

4. What does Emily see her father kissing in Chapter Two?
(a) The crucifix with which he prays.
(b) The miniature portrait of an unknown lady.
(c) A strange woman's hand.
(d) Her dead mother's portrait.

5. Which of the following statements does NOT describe what Emily experiences at La Vallee, the St. Albert family home, after her father's death?
(a) All objects in the house remind Emily of her father.
(b) Theresa, the housekeeper, tries to console Emily.
(c) Manchon, Monsieur St. Albert's dog, whines in grief.
(d) A masquerade ball takes place at La Vallee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily do when she finds Valancourt's book?

2. What mysterious sound does Emily hear at night in Chapter Ten of Volume Two?

3. What is Madame Clairval's relationship to Valancourt?

4. What does Emily do after Montoni has three armed men take her aunt away?

5. How does Montoni treat his wife during their journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the peasant La Voisin's desire to die and join his wife in Chapter Six seem to mirror in Monsieur St. Albert?

2. What does Monsieur Quesnel do with the family estate at La Vallee, and what do his actions indicate?

3. If Emily loves Valancourt, why does she not elope with him when he suggests doing so?

4. Why does Madame Montoni want to go to castle di Udolpho in the Apennines?

5. What does Count Morano do when his wedding to Emily does not take place as scheduled?

6. How does Montoni inherit the castle from Signora Laurentini?

7. Does Monsieur St. Albert marry for love or for financial gain?

8. In Chapter Seven of Volume Two, what does Madame Montoni learn about her husband's financial situation that makes her regret her marriage?

9. Does Monsieur St. Albert approve of Valancourt as a suitor for his daughter, Emily?

10. Why does Count Morano think Emily accepts his affections for her?

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