The Masque of the Red Death

Which was not a room color in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• Violet

• Purple

• White

• Yellow

Allegory: What is the meaning behind the masked figure in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• The masked figure represents death.

• The masked figure represents a metaphor for illness and disease.

• The masked figure represents a character from a different story.

• The masked figure represents a symbol of power and authority.

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

• The dangers of isolation and seclusion.

• The importance of social status.

• The power of love conquering death.

• The inability to escape death.

Describe the setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death' and its significance to the story.

• The setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death' is a secluded abbey or castle with seven rooms, each representing a different color. Its significance is to create a sense of isolation, luxury, and symbolize the stages of life and the inevitability of death.

• The setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death' is a modern city, which represents the decay and corruption of society.

• The setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death' is a crowded marketplace, which symbolizes the chaos and unpredictability of life.

• The setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death' is a small village, which emphasizes the close-knit community and the fear of outsiders.

How does the clock symbolize the passage of time in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• The clock chimes each hour to symbolize the passage of time.

• The clock's hands move slowly to symbolize the passage of time.

• The clock strikes at midnight to symbolize the passage of time.

• The clock's ticking gets louder as time passes to symbolize the passage of time.

What does Prince Prospero represent in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A good and moral person

• Fear and paranoia in the face of death.

• Arrogant, thinks he can escape death.

• Wealth and power.

What does the red death symbolize in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• The red death symbolizes rebirth and renewal.

• The red death symbolizes love and passion.

• The red death symbolizes wealth and prosperity.

• The red death symbolizes death and its inevitability (it will not be escaped).

Explain the significance of the ebony clock in 'The Masque of the Red Death'.

• The ebony clock represents the protagonist's fear of aging.

• The ebony clock is a symbol of wealth and luxury.

• The ebony clock symbolizes death and the passage of time.

• The ebony clock signifies the end of the party and the return to reality.

How does the setting of the abbey help with the vibe of the story in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• The setting of the abbey contributes to the vibe of the story by creating a sense of freedom and openness.

• The setting of the abbey contributes to the vibe of the story by creating a sense of protection but being locked in.

• The setting of the abbey contributes to the vibe of the story by creating a sense of chaos and disorder.

• The setting of the abbey contributes to the vibe of the story by creating a sense of unity and friendship.

What is the overall message or lesson of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• Death can be avoided with proper precautions.

• The Red Death is a contagious disease.

• The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of isolation.

• Death is inevitable and cannot be escaped.