Poe's "The Black Cat"

What motivates the narrator to harm the black cat in the story?

• He is influenced by his friends.

• He is driven by a sense of guilt.

• He is overcome by a perverse impulse.

• He wants to test his bravery.

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Which theme is most prominently explored in "The Black Cat"?

• The power of love

• The consequences of guilt

• The importance of friendship

• The struggle for power

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What does the black cat symbolize in the story?

• Innocence

• Superstition and guilt

• Wealth and prosperity

• Freedom

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How does the first-person narrative perspective affect the story?

• It provides an objective view of events.

• It creates a sense of detachment.

• It allows readers to understand the narrator's inner thoughts.

• It makes the story less believable.

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What is the significance of the second black cat in the plot structure?

• It serves as a replacement for the first cat.

• It symbolizes the narrator's redemption.

• It acts as a catalyst for the narrator's downfall.

• It represents the narrator's sanity.

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How does the emotional impact of the story change when the narrator kills his wife?

• It becomes less intense.

• It shifts to a sense of relief.

• It heightens the horror and tension.

• It introduces a comedic element.

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Which literary device is used when the narrator describes the cat's eye as "the eye of a vulture"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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What does the narrator's changing attitude towards the black cat reveal about his character?

• His increasing paranoia and instability

• His growing affection for animals

• His desire for companionship

• His rational and logical thinking

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How does the theme of alcoholism contribute to the story's development?

• It provides comic relief.

• It explains the narrator's violent behavior.

• It is irrelevant to the plot.

• It shows the narrator's resilience.

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What role does the setting play in enhancing the story's mood?

• It creates a sense of tranquility.

• It adds to the story's suspense and horror.

• It distracts from the main plot.

• It makes the story more romantic.

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