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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. When Emily rushes forward to greet the prisoner, in whose arms does she find herself?

2. Why is Emily summoned back to the castle di Udolpho in Chapter Eight of Volume Three?

3. What does Emily see on the castle rampart that seems supernatural?

4. What does Emily find carved on a stone tower near Chateau le Blanc in Chapter Seven of Volume Four?

5. Where does Emily go to avoid an unwanted suitor in Chapter Seven of Volume Four?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What room at the Chateau le Blanc is supposedly haunted?

5. In Chapter Nine of Volume Three, Emily composes a poem called "The Mariner". What role do Emily's poems play throughout the story?

6. Why is Count Morano imprisoned after his return to Venice?

7. What seemingly supernatural event occurs when Montoni harasses Emily the estates she has inherited from her aunt?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the relationships of Emily and Valancourt, Blanche and St Foixe, and Annette and Ludovico. Do either of the secondary characters' romances mirror that of Emily and Valancourt? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Emily seeks refuge in the convent and in the monastery of St. Clair. Discuss the role of religion and Christianity in The Mysteries of Udolpho. Cite at least three 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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