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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) Carlo.
(b) A groaning disembodied voice.
(c) Annette.
(d) Ludovico.

2. What does Emily find carved on a stone tower near Chateau le Blanc in Chapter Seven of Volume Four?
(a) Her image.
(b) A poem entitled "Shipwreck".
(c) Her family's surname.
(d) Her name.

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

4. Where does Emily reunite with Valancourt in Chapter Thirteen of Volume Three?
(a) At the convent.
(b) At Chateau Le Blanc.
(c) In church.
(d) At a dance.

5. Who sees and chases Emily when she overhears Montoni's argument about a former promise regarding her?
(a) Verezzi.
(b) Orsini.
(c) Carlo.
(d) Ludovico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Count De Villefort reveal about Valancourt?

2. Why doesn't Theresa's messenger get any information about Valancourt in Chapter Eleven of Volume Four?

3. What does Emily see in Chapter One of Volume Three that makes her faint?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. As she learns more about the Marchioness de Villeroi, what connection does Emily suspect exists between her father and the Marchioness?

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

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

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

5. In what ways is Blanche a mirror of Emily's character?

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 story does Dorothee give Emily about the Marchioness de Villeroi's tragic history?

8. What seemingly supernatural figure does Emily see in Chapters Two and Three of Volume Three?

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

10. 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?

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