The Great Carbuncle Quiz

What is the primary setting of "The Great Carbuncle"?

• Boston

• The White Mountains

• New York City

• London

What is the "Great Carbuncle" in the story?

• A precious gem

• A type of bird

• A mythical creature

• A mountain peak

How does the story end?

• The characters find the Great Carbuncle

• The characters give up their quest

• The characters return home empty-handed

• The characters encounter a great tragedy

Which character is described as having "the most untiring spirit of the party"?

• Matthew

• Hannah

• David

• Hawthorne

Which character dies

• because the gem killed him

• because he slipped on the mountain edge

• because the river's current was too strong

• because he was shocked at finding the gem

Why does the cynic go blind?

• light burns his eyes

• because of the power emanating from the gem

• because he refused to see the gem

• Hawthornebecause he removed his glasses

Which character is portrayed as being the most influenced by the idea of the Great Carbuncle's beauty and power?

• Matthew

• Hannah

• David

• Hawthorne

What is the Great Carbuncle said to possess, besides its great value?

• Healing powers

• The ability to grant wishes

• A curse on anyone who possesses it

• A hypnotic effect on those who see it

What season is it when the characters begin their quest?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

What is the message or lesson conveyed by the story "The Great Carbuncle"?

• The pursuit of material wealth is more important than personal relationships.

• True happiness is found in the simple pleasures of life.

• Ambition and greed can lead to destruction.

• Superstition and legend have no place in the modern world.