The Castle of Otranto

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. Whose daughter is Isabella?

2. Whose portrait seems to come to life to help Manfred when he is chasing Isabella?

3. Where is Isabella heading as she flees from the castle through the secret passageway?

4. In Chapter 2, who sends Bianca to find out what is happening in the castle?

5. Matilda tells Bianca her mother has instructed her to worship whom?

6. What is the name of the peasant whom Father Jerome believes may be developing a romantic relationship with Isabella?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

Why doesn’t Conrad’s marriage take place?

1. What is Manfred’s response to the peasant who brings information about the provenance of the giant helmet?

2. Who does Isabella believe the mysterious figure who helps her during her flight from the castle is, and who does Manfred realize the figure really is?

3. What difference of opinion do Bianca and Matilda have regarding Manfred’s plans for Matilda?

4. What disagreement do Manfred and Father Jerome have regarding Isabella?

5. What causes Father Jerome to realize that the peasant is his long-lost son?