The Masque of the Red Death

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

• Violet

• Purple

• White

• Yellow

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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