Masque of the Red Death

Who is the author of the short story 'Masque of the Red Death'?

• Stephen King

• Edgar Allan Poe

• J.K. Rowling

• William Shakespeare

What is the setting of the story?

• A small city, somewhere in England

• A shopping mall

• Eaton, CO

• A Castle

What is the significance of the seven rooms in the story?

• The significance of the seven rooms is to symbolize the stages of life and the inevitability of death.

• The seven rooms represent the seven deadly sins

• The seven rooms are just a random setting with no significance

• The seven rooms symbolize the seven continents of the world

What is the Red Death and how does it affect the characters?

• The Red Death is a harmless disease that has no impact on the characters

• The Red Death is a cure for all illnesses and makes the characters invincible

• The Red Death affects the characters by causing fear, panic, and ultimately leading to their demise despite their attempts to escape it.

• The Red Death is a fictional concept and does not affect the characters in any way

Describe the character of Prince Prospero.

• Prince Prospero is a selfish and hedonistic nobleman who cares only for his own pleasure and safety.

• Prince Prospero is a wise and just ruler who always makes fair decisions for his kingdom.

• Prince Prospero is a humble and selfless leader who puts the needs of his people first.

• Prince Prospero is a brave and fearless warrior who leads his army into battle.

What is the theme of the story?

• No matter how much money you have or how you spend your life, death comes to everyone.

• The theme of the story is always about love and romance.

• The rich and the poor people and how they prefer to live.

• The theme of the story is usually about aliens and outer space.

What is the climax of the story?

• The climax of the story is when the main character confronts the antagonist and faces the biggest challenge.

• The climax of the story is when the main character takes his 1000 friends on a tour of his castle

• The climax of the story is every time the clock chimes and everyone goes silent

• The climax of the story is when the characters go to the masquerade

How does the story end?

• Everyone leaves the castle

• The characters welcome a new friend to the castle

• They find a cure for the Red Death

• Everyone dies, except the Red Death

What is the symbolism of the clock in the story?

• Symbolizes the concept of time travel

• Signifies the protagonist's love for antique items

• Symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of death

• Represents the importance of punctuality

What lesson can be learned from 'Masque of the Red Death'?

• The Red Death is a fictional character

• Death can be avoided with proper precautions

• The story has a happy ending

• No one can escape death