Masque of the Red Death Characters

What is the significance of the seven distinct colored rooms in Prince Prospero's abbey in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

• They represent the various emotions of the characters attending the masquerade.

• Each room symbolizes a different stage of life, from birth to death.

• They serve as a reflection of the seven deadly sins that plague humanity.

• The colors symbolize the seven days of the week during which the party takes place.

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What was the reaction of the revelers to the masked figure?

• Disapproval and terror

• Indifference and boredom

• Confusion and surprise

• Excitement and joy

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How did Prince Prospero react to the masked figure?

• With rage

• With amusement

• With curiosity

• With sadness

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

• to pray in seclusion

• to escape an invading army

• to celebrate his birthday

• to escape the Red Death

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Prince Prospero's guests seem happy and carefree, but they stop celebrating and get very quiet every time the clock chimes. What does this tell you about how they are really feeling?

• They are happy about their flawless escape from the Red Death.

• While they are quiet, they think about how much they dislike Prospero.

• They are annoyed that the clock keeps interrupting their fun.

• Under their happy exterior, they are still worried about the Red Death.

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How does Prince Prospero die?

• He is stricken by the plague.

• He is hanged from the battlements.

• He is stabbed with a dagger.

• He is injured in a fall.

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How do Prince Prospero's guests react to the black room? Mark2

• They find it to be exciting and interesting.

• They avoid it because it is too dark and looks macabre

• They fear it and do not want to enter it.

• They are awed by its incredible beauty.

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What is the role of Prince Prospero in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) He is a humble servant.

• B) He is the ruler who hosts the masquerade.

• C) He is a mysterious guest.

• D) He is a wandering minstrel.

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Which character in 'The Masque of the Red Death' symbolizes the inevitability of death?

• A) The masked figure

• B) The court jester

• C) The royal guards

• D) The musicians

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What is the significance of the masked figure's appearance in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) It represents a new beginning.

• B) It symbolizes the end of the plague.

• C) It signifies the inescapable nature of death.

• D) It marks the start of a new era.

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