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Masque of the Red Death

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What is the overall theme of the story?
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What is the symbolism of the ebony clock in the story?
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How does Poe use imagery to convey the horror of the Red Death?
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What are the symptoms of the Red Death?
pain, dizziness, bleeding and death
vomiting, delirium and bleeding
madness and bleeding
pain, vomiting, and bleeding
How long does it take for someone to die from the Red Death?
3 hours
1 day
2 days
half an hour
Why did the courtiers weld the bolts of the abbey?
to scare the people wanting to leave
to stop robbery
to prevent contagious people from getting in
to stop people from getting in or out
How long did Prince Prospero and his guests live in the abbey before the masquerade ball?
3 or 4 days
10 years
1 year
5 or 6 months
How many rooms was the masquerade ball held in?
1
10
7
5
What colors were the decorations in the rooms?
black, purple, brown, orange, red, green, white
blue, red, yellow, black, white, gold, silver
blue, purple, green, orange, white, violet, black
blue green, pink, red, black, white
What color was the window in the room furthest to the west?
black
red
blue
orange
Where did the light in the party come from?
from the lamps in the ceilings
from candles carried by servants
from braziers in the corridor behind the windows
Sunlight streaming through the windows
How did the guests react to the chiming of the clock?
They grew angry every time it chimed.
They grew temporarily nervous.
They completely ignored it.
They were annoyed by its constant interruptions.
How do the party guests react to the costume of the masked figure?
They are confused
They are excited
They are disgusted
They are disappointed
How does the mummer move amongst the guests?
it stands still in the corner staring at Prince Prospero
in an agitated manner
quickly and aggressively
slowly and solemnly
What does Prince Prospero threaten to do to the mummer?
lock him in adungeon
praise him for his bold choice
cut his head off
hang him from the battlements
Why don't any of the guests stop the mummer?
They are scared of catching the Red Death
They are angry at Prince Prospero
A certain nameless awe prevents them
They don't believe he should die
What happens as all the guests die?
The mummer laughs evilly
The clock stops and the lights go out
The abbey begins to crumble
They wake up from their sleep