The Wolves of Cernogratz Quiz

What do the villagers and beasts allegedly do when someone dies in the castle—according to the Baroness?

• They light candles and mourn silently.

• They remain completely still and quiet.

• The dogs howl all night long.

• The wolves come and howl at the forest's edge.

How does Amalie, the governess, correct that legend?

• She says only the castle hounds howl, not wolves.

• She explains that wolves come only when a von Cernogratz dies, not just anyone.

• She argues that the story is entirely made up and never happened.

• She claims only a tree falling in the park marks a death.

What surprising revelation does Amalie make at the table?

• She invented the legend herself.

• She claims to be a von Cernogratz.

• She plans to leave after Christmas.

• She is actually the Baroness’s sister.

How do the Baron and Baroness react to her revelation?

• They warmly accept her as family.

• They fall silent in awe and disbelief.

• They mock and dismiss her claim as presumptuous.

• They immediately call for a family reunion.

What actual event occurs after Amalie falls ill?

• A wolf appears in her room.

• The dogs and wolves begin howling, and a tree crashes down in the park.

• All is quiet throughout the castle.

• The villagers gather to mourn her.

Why does the Baroness think the wolves have come?

• Because of a family curse.

• Due to the extreme cold and open window.

• Because Amalie's illness disturbed them.

• Because of a nearby forest fire.

How does Amalie describe her feelings as she lies dying?

• She feels betrayed and abandoned.

• She remains silent and resigned.

• She feels happy, not lonely—proud of her heritage.

• She regrets revealing her identity.

According to the newspaper notice, how is Amalie described after her death?

• As a distant relative who returned home.

• As the last of the von Cernogratz lineage.

• As “the valued friend of Baron and Baroness Gruebel.”

• As a famous educator of noble birth.

Who are the owners of the castle at the beginning of the story?

• The von Cernogratz family

• The Gruebel family

• The Baroness Stahls

• The Amalie heirs

What does the Baroness initially claim about the legend of the castle?

• That ghosts appear when someone dies.

• That wolves howl whenever anyone dies in the castle.

• That the trees fall before a storm.

• That bells ring mysteriously.