EXAMPLE OF CORRECT ANSWER: The prophecy about Manfred’s family is that its “real” owners will return when they get “too large” for it, and the current occupants will lose possession of the castle. ß THIS IS A GOOD ANSWER BECAUSE IT’S WRITTEN IN MY OWN WORDS, IT USES AS FEW QUOTATIONS AS POSSIBLE, AND IT IS A COMPLETE SENTENCE.
EXAMPLE OF AN INCORRECT ANSWER: The castle should pass from the present owners. ß THIS IS A BAD ANSWER BECAUSE IT DOESN’T INCLUDE WHAT THE QUESTION IS ASKING, AND IT IS MOSTLY A DIRECT QUOTE FROM THE TEXT. I CANNOT TELL IF THE WRITER UNDERSTANDS THE BOOK.
- According to tenants and subjects, why does Manfred want his son to be married so quickly? 17 3. What has killed Conrad? 18 4. Why isn’t Isabella that sad about Conrad dying? 19 5. Who was Alfonso the Good and what is missing from his black marble statue? 20 6. What is Manfred forgetting about the helmet when he accuses the peasant of murder? 21 7. How does Manfred choose to punish the peasant? 21 8. Why do Manfred’s subjects seem so cheerful to obey his unjust commands? 21 9. Why does Manfred want to see only Isabella—not his wife or daughter—after his son is killed? 22 10. What does Manfred say about Conrad when he speaks to Isabella after the murder? 23 11. What does the moon reveal to Manfred when he stands up to chase Isabella? 24 12. What supernatural event occurs when Manfred tries to chase Isabella again? 25 13. What does Manfred really mean when he says he will use “human means” to preserve his race? 25 14. Where does Isabella need to go to be protected from Manfred? 26 15. How does Isabella escape the castle? 28-29 16. Who has helped Isabella to escape? 29 17. What makes Manfred feel impatient when he speaks to the peasant? 30 18. According to the narrator, is Manfred a total “savage tyrant”? Explain what causes him to become one. 31 19. How do Jaquez and Diego change the tone of the story in their scene? 32 20. What supernatural object does Diego see? Where does he see it? 33 21. Why is Hippolita confused by her husband’s behavior? Do you think she is actually jealous of Isabella like Manfred says? 34 22. Why does Manfred suddenly feel ashamed about his behavior towards his wife? 35 23. At the end of chapter 1, what tactic does Manfred think he can use to persuade Isabella to marry him? 36