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The Castle of Otranto

Horace Walpole

73 pages • 2 hours read

Horace Walpole

The Castle of Otranto

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1764

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  • Introduction

    • Before Reading

  • Reading Context

    • During Reading

  • Reading Questions & Paired Texts

  • Answer Key

    • After Reading

  • Discussion/Analysis Prompt

  • Activities

  • Essay Questions

  • Exam Questions

  • Exam Answer Key

    • Exam Answer Key

    Multiple Choice

    1. C (Various chapters)

    2. B (Various chapters)

    3. D (Various chapters)

    4. D (Various chapters)

    5. D (Various chapters)

    6. A (Various chapters)

    7. B (Various chapters)

    8. A (Various chapters)

    9. C (Various chapters)

    10. B (Chapters 1 and 5)

    11. D (Various chapters)

    12. C (Various chapters)

    13. A (Various chapters)

    14. B (Various chapters)

    15. C (Various chapters)

    Long Answer

    1. The prophecy is that the entire family—not just Manfred—will meet an unfortunate fate and that their lineage will not continue to rule. Matilda’s death, which ensures that there is no one left to carry on Manfred’s lineage, is a part of the fulfillment of this prophecy. (Various chapters)

    2. The prophecy is revealed to Manfred in a dream, and it is this prophecy that motivates most of his actions throughout the novel. Similarly, a dream reveals to Frederic that his daughter is in danger and prompts most of his actions, such as coming to Otranto and retrieving the sword. (Various chapters)

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