The Masque of the Red Death

Which of the following is a symbol that suggests that the revelers will not live long in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

• the white room

• the prince's dagger

• the locked gates

• the ebony clock

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At the beginning of the story, what is happening to the people in the country?

• They are upset because of money

• They were having a masquerade ball

• They were very tired

• They were devastated by a pestilence

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Poe characterizes the Prince as happy and dauntless and sagacious.

Which means ...

• happy and brave and wise

• happy and crazy and fearless

• happy and brave and frightening

• happy and scared and wise

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To describe the mummer's appearance, Poe uses the word habiliments. What does habiliments mean?

• bravery

• clothing

• decorations

• hallucinations

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Which statement best identifies a major theme in the story?

• Death is more powerful than life or growth.

• Death is unavoidable, regardless of one’s wealth or power.

• People must confront their problems rather than try to hide from them.

• Fear is a strong tool that leaders can use to increase their power.

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Some critics claim that the suite of seven chambers are an allegory of the seven ages in human life. Evidence for this allegory includes:

Check all that apply

• The chambers move from east (sunrise) to west (sunset)

• Party goers can only see one chamber at a time.

• Each chamber is lit by a torch.

• All rooms have different color door knobs.

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At the striking of the ebony clock, all of the following occur EXCEPT

• The guests grow pale

• The guests cry out

• The guests stop dancing

• The musicians stop playing

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What occurs when the ebony clock chimes midnight?

• Guests enter the black chamber

• Guests return to their sleeping quarters

• The guests are at their liveliest and most frenzied

• A feeling of unease creeps through the rooms

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The Duke had directed, in great part, the movable embellishment of the seven chambers.

• True

• False

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When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon his spectral imagen, he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste.

• True

• False

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