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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. In Chapter Eight of Volume Three, who promises to help Emily escape from Udolpho?

2. Who sees and chases Emily when she overhears Montoni's argument about a former promise regarding her?

3. What does Blanche think of Chateau le Blanc?

4. Where is Theresa living when Emily visits her in Chapter Eleven of Volume Four?

5. What happens to Count De Villefort, Blanche and the St. Foixes when they decide to head toward La Vallee in Chapter Twelve of Volume Four?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Montoni's reaction to his wife's death?

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

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

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

5. Explain the mystery of the prisoner in the castle.

6. Why does Emily think Valancourt may be a prisoner in castle di Udolpho?

7. 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?

8. 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.

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

10. Describe the omen of death on Antoni's lance in Chapter Three of Volume Three and whose death it foretells.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mysteries of Udolpho contains a number of instances of foreshadowing. Cite at least three examples of foreshadowing in the novel and how they are used to indicate events to come.

Essay Topic 2

Greed motivates much of the action in the novel. Discuss the theme of greed in The Mysteries of Udolpho. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least three of the many mysteries in The Mysteries of Udolpho. Do the mysteries seem to be natural or supernatural? What techniques does the author use to perpetuate suspense concerning these mysteries? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

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