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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. In Chapter Six of Volume Three, who repeats Montoni's threats to Emily about her estates?
(a) A groaning disembodied voice.
(b) Carlo.
(c) Annette.
(d) Ludovico.

2. When Emily recovers from her faint in Chapter One of Volume Three, who is surrounding her and trying to kidnap her?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Ruffians in league with Bernardine.
(c) Her uncle's cavaliers.
(d) Soldiers from Valancourt's regiment who hate Valancourt.

3. When Emily rushes forward to greet the prisoner, in whose arms does she find herself?
(a) Orsini's.
(b) Valancourt's.
(c) Count Morano's.
(d) Chevalier Du Pont, a longtime admirer of hers.

4. When Emily says she doesn't want to see Valancourt again, what does Valancourt blame for her change of affection?
(a) His own bad behavior.
(b) Count De Villefort's promotion of Du Pont as a suitor.
(c) Montoni's influence on Emily.
(d) His lack of fortune.

5. Who does Emily beg not to forsake her as all have done since her father's death?
(a) Annette.
(b) Ludovico.
(c) Montoni.
(d) Madame Montoni.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Emily's mental state after her near kidnapping in Chapter One of Volume Three?

2. Why does Ludovico visit the castle prisoner to try to learn his identity?

3. Why is Sister Agnes rude to Emily?

4. What seeming supernatural events happen in the bedchamber of the Marchioness de Villeroi?

5. Who reveals that he is the figure on the ramparts and the disembodied voice from a chamber between the walls at Udolpho?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who has taken care of Theresa financially during Emily's absence from La Vallee, and what does this provision indicate?

2. What incident in Chapter Seven of Volume Four increases the reputation of the Marchioness de Villeroi's chamber at Chateau le Blanc as being haunted?

3. What is Monsieur Quesnel's response to Emily's letter in Chapter Twelve of Volume Three?

4. Is Valancourt a perfect hero or does he have flaws and weaknesses?

5. In Chapter One of Volume Three, why does Emily think Bernardine might murder her as well as her aunt?

6. Explain the encounter Count De Villefort, the St. Foixes and Blanche have with the banditti in Chapter Twelve of Volume Four and who they are reunited with as a result.

7. What clues are there that Bernardine has a malicious intent toward Emily?

8. What is ironic about Emily's being sent to Tuscany for safety when castle di Udolpho is attacked?

9. What does Valancourt's return to Theresa's cottage after Emily's rejection of him at the end of Chapter Thirteen of Volume Four indicate about his feelings for Emily?

10. Explain how Count De Villefort is a foil character to Montoni.

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