The Pit and the Pendulum Practice

Front

What is the main setting of 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

The story is set in Toledo, Spain.

Front

What is the mood of 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

The mood is best described as terrifying.

Front

Who are the judges in the story?

Back

The judges are monks.

Front

What do the authorities provide the narrator before his execution?

Back

They provide him with food because they plan more punishments before he dies.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the prison cell?

Back

Barred windows.

Front

What type of punishment does the narrator face in the story?

Back

The narrator faces psychological and physical torture.

Front

What literary genre does 'The Pit and the Pendulum' belong to?

Back

It belongs to the genre of Gothic fiction.

Front

What is the significance of the pendulum in the story?

Back

The pendulum symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of death.

Front

How does the narrator initially feel about his situation?

Back

He feels confused and terrified.

Front

What does the circular pit represent in the story?

Back

The circular pit represents despair and the unknown.