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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. Who betrays Montoni in Chapter Three of Volume Four?
(a) Carlo.
(b) Count Morano.
(c) His condottieri.
(d) Emily.

2. What is the odd flame on Antonio's lance viewed as?
(a) An omen of bad luck.
(b) A sign of impending victory in battle.
(c) An indication that the castle is haunted.
(d) An omen of an impending death.

3. 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?
(a) They get robbed by gypsies.
(b) They become ill with a fever.
(c) They get lost en route and take shelter in a strange chateau.
(d) They are attacked by soldiers.

4. Who sleeps in the Marchioness de Villeroi's supposedly haunted apartments but refuses to discuss the experience?
(a) Carlo.
(b) Dorothee.
(c) The Count De Villefort.
(d) Du Pont.

5. Where does Emily think she spies Valancourt in Chapter Ten of Volume Four?
(a) At the convent.
(b) At the gardens of La Vallee.
(c) At Tholouse.
(d) At the monastery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is beaten by the banditti in Chapter Twelve of Volume Four?

2. Who is Maddelina?

3. What news does Monsieur Quesnel give Emily in a letter?

4. Who gives Theresa money and a ring to give to Emily to remember him by?

5. Who escorts Emily and Maddelina when they take walks together?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What story does Sister Frances relate to Emily to explain how Sister Agnes became insane?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Emily's likeness to the Marchioness' portrait foreshadow?

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

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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