The Castle of Otranto · Horace Walpole

Preface & Chapter I Quiz

The preface's pretended manuscript, the giant helmet, Manfred's monstrous proposal, and Isabella's flight through the vaults.

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Q1 of 10
What does the preface claim the story is?
Q2 of 10
What happens to Conrad on his wedding day?
Q3 of 10
What does the ancient prophecy say about the castle?
Q4 of 10
Whom does Manfred decide to marry after Conrad's death?
Q5 of 10
Why does Manfred have the young peasant imprisoned under the helmet?
Q6 of 10
How does Isabella escape from Manfred?
Q7 of 10
What does the portrait of Manfred's grandfather do?
Q8 of 10
Who helps Isabella find the trap-door in the dark?
Q9 of 10
What do the servants Diego and Jaquez report seeing?
Q10 of 10
How does Manfred treat his wife Hippolita?