Masque of the Red Death

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

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

• bravery

• clothing

• decorations

• hallucinations

How does Prince Prospero deal with the problem of the Red Death?

Describe the seven rooms at the masquerade. How does the last room differ from the rest?

¡Describe the new visitor. What about him upsets the guests?

¡What do the partygoers do once the prince falls to his death?

Explain the significance of the ebony clock in 'The Masque of the Red Death'.

• The ebony clock represents the protagonist's fear of aging.

• The ebony clock is a symbol of wealth and luxury.

• The ebony clock symbolizes death and the passage of time.

• The ebony clock signifies the end of the party and the return to reality.

What is the overall message or lesson of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• Death can be avoided with proper precautions.

• The Red Death is a contagious disease.

• The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of isolation.

• Death is inevitable and cannot be escaped.

Why do Prince Prospero and his guests lock themselves in an palace?

• to pray in seclusion

• to celebrate his birthday

• to escape an invading army 

• to escape the Red Death 

What is the main theme of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) The inevitability of death

• B) The power of wealth

• C) The importance of friendship

• D) The beauty of nature