Masque of the Red Death

In "The Masque of the Red Death," Prince Prospero's behavior at the masquerade ball reflects his character. What does his character primarily represent?

• Courage and heroism

• Greed and selfishness

• Kindness and compassion

• Innocence and naivety

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In "The Masque of the Red Death," how does Prince Prospero's reaction to the arrival of the Red Death at his masquerade ball reveal his character?

• He bravely confronts the Red Death to protect his guests.

• He displays selflessness by immediately offering help to the afflicted.

• He showcases his fear and selfishness by attempting to escape the Red Death's presence.

• He shows indifference and continues to enjoy the festivities, ignoring the Red Death.

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Throughout the story, how does Prince Prospero's treatment of his guests reflect his character?

• He warmly welcomes them and ensures their safety.

• He isolates them in different colored rooms to amuse himself.

• He shares his wealth and possessions with them.

• He encourages them to leave the abbey to escape the Red Death.

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In "The Masque of the Red Death," what literary device is primarily used to create a sense of impending doom throughout the story?

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

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How does the author, Edgar Allan Poe, use symbolism in "The Masque of the Red Death" to convey a deeper meaning?

• By describing the luxurious decorations of Prince Prospero's castle.

• Through the seven distinct colored rooms in the abbey.

• By introducing a mysterious masked figure at the masquerade.

• Through the vivid descriptions of the Red Death itself.

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What does the clock in the black room of the abbey symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

• The passage of time and the inevitability of death

• Prince Prospero's obsession with punctuality.

• The need for the partygoers to leave before midnight.

• The hope of escaping the Red Death's grasp.

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How does Edgar Allen Poe create a mood of dread and foreboding in "the Masque of the Red Death"?

• Through the use of cheerful and lively dialogue among the characters.

• By describing the opulent decorations of Prince Prospero's castle in detail.

• Through the depiction of the grotesque and eerie nature of The Red Death.

• By employing vivid and joyful descriptions of the masquerade attendees.

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Which literary technique does Edgar Allan Poe use to emphasize the theme of the inevitability of death in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

• Flashback sequences that reveal the characters' pasts.

• Extended metaphors comparing life to a fleeting moment.

• Frequent shifts in point of view between different characters.

• Dialogue filled with optimism and hope for the future.

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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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