Masque of the Red Death

Front

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

Back

The main theme is the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How many rooms are in Prince Prospero's castle?

Back

Seven.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What do the red windows in the last chamber symbolize?

Back

Blood and death.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What color is the room associated with new beginnings?

Back

Blue.

Front

What does the clock symbolize in the story?

Back

The passage of time and the inevitability of death.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

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

Back

Prince Prospero.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What is the significance of the masquerade ball?

Back

It represents the denial of reality and the attempt to escape death.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What emotion do the guests feel when the clock chimes?

Back

They feel a sense of unease and worry about the Red Death.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does Prince Prospero do to avoid the Red Death?

Back

He isolates himself and his guests in a castle.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the color of the room that represents death?

Back

Black.