Gothic Final Test

What is the theme in "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe?

• Money cannot save you from everything

• Death should not be feared

• You can avoid your problems if you have enough fun

• Even in a group of friends, life can still be empty

In "The Masque of the Red Death," Prince Prospero symbolizes:

• A terrible, deadly disease that had been spreading through Europe

• A future of people who learned how to fight infectious diseases successfully

• Anyone who believed they could fool death by their cleverness and wealth

• Weak people who were easily infected by and died from bubonic plague

What is the Red Death?

• A disease that causes pain, dizziness, and death, similar to the Black Plague.

• An individual who has had an affair.

• A harmless infection similar to the chickenpox.

• A term used for the deceased who cannot afford a gravestone.

Which statement identifies the theme of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

• There are some betrayals that can be forgiven.

• People can act unpredictably when they are betrayed by someone they love.

• It is important to admit your guilt when you do something wrong.

• Always keep a calm and clear head during times of stress.

The POV of "A Rose for Emily" represents the opinions of

• Emily, herself

• Emily's father

• The people of the community

• Homer

In "The Landlady," why does Billy have a hard time deciding between The Bell and Dragon or the bed and breakfast?

• The Bell and Dragon pub would be more fun for him as a young man than a Bed and Breakfast.

• Billy expected that the Bell and Dragon would probably be a good bit cheaper than the Bed and Breakfast.

• Both reasons

What is the best theme to represent "The Man Who Loved Flowers"?

• The search for love is long and grueling

• You never know what someone is capable of.

• Patience is key when it comes to true loved.

• Broken relationships are bound to end tragically.