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Chapters IV–V
The Castle of Otranto · Horace Walpole
Chapters IV–V Quiz
Manfred's double-marriage scheme, the bleeding statue, Matilda's death and the fall of the castle.
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Q1
of 10
What does Manfred propose to Frederic?
A
A duel at dawn
B
A share of Otranto
C
A pilgrimage
D
A double marriage
Q2
of 10
What happens at Alfonso's statue when Manfred announces his plan?
A
The statue raises its sword at him
B
The statue crumbles into dust
C
Blood drips from its nose
D
The statue begins to speak aloud
Q3
of 10
What does Frederic meet in the oratory?
A
A woman veiled in black
B
A skeleton in a cowl
C
The ghost of Conrad
D
A talking raven
Q4
of 10
What does Bianca see on the great staircase?
A
A pool of fresh blood
B
A giant armoured hand
C
A figure in white
D
A great black dog
Q5
of 10
Whom does Manfred stab at Alfonso's tomb?
A
The young Theodore
B
His wife Hippolita
C
His daughter Matilda
D
Isabella herself
Q6
of 10
Who is Theodore revealed to be?
A
Manfred's secret son
B
Alfonso's true heir
C
Frederic's lost brother
D
A prince of Naples
Q7
of 10
What happens to the castle at the climax?
A
It burns to the ground
B
It sinks into the sea
C
It is sealed forever
D
The walls fall down
Q8
of 10
What crime does Manfred finally confess?
A
His grandfather poisoned Alfonso
B
He had Conrad murdered himself
C
He forged the prophecy as a boy
D
He stole the helmet from a tomb
Q9
of 10
What do Manfred and Hippolita do at the end?
A
Enter religious houses
B
Leave for the Holy Land
C
Return to rule Otranto
D
Die in the castle's fall
Q10
of 10
How does the novel end for Theodore?
A
He marries Isabella, still grieving Matilda
B
He becomes a monk alongside his father
C
He sets off on crusade with Frederic
D
He rules Otranto alone, unmarried