"Masque of the Red Death" Flashcard

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

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To escape the Red Death.

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What is happening to the people in the country at the beginning of the story?

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They were devastated by a pestilence.

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What is the definition of 'theme'?

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The life lesson or moral about life.

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What are the symptoms of the Red Death?

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All of the above.

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How many rooms are there altogether in the palace?

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Seven.

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What does the Red Death symbolize in the story?

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The inevitability of death.

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Who is the main character in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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Prince Prospero.

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What is the setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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A secluded palace during a plague.

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What does the color red represent in the story?

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Blood, death, and the Red Death itself.

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What is the significance of the seven rooms in the palace?

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They represent the stages of life.