AP Lit Quarter 1 Final

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Here is the text for the practice final. You need to read the entire text before completing the practice test.

https://teach5.org/the-masque-of-the-red-death

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

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I know this is a practice quiz, so to prepare for the final, it is okay to make mistakes and learn?

• Yes
• No

What is the significance of Prince Prospero's name in the context of the story?

• It symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
• It represents his tragic flaw.
• It indicates his wisdom.
• It hints at his relationship with the Red Death.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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Which aspect of the setting conveys the contrast between life within the abbey and the devastation outside?

• The music and dancing.
• The strong and lofty wall.
• The stained glass windows.
• The ebony clock.

What does the color of the seventh room symbolize in the story?

• Peace and harmony.
• Fear and terror.
• Life and energy.
• Death and fate.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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How does Poe use the imagery of the clock to affect the mood at the party?

• It adds a sense of suspense and inevitability.
• It creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity.
• It highlights the extravagance of the celebration.
• It emphasizes the wealth of Prince Prospero.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the effect of the use of third-person omniscient narration in the story?

• It limits the reader's understanding of the characters' thoughts.
• It provides insight into multiple characters' feelings.
• It restricts the narrative to Prince Prospero's perspective.
• It emphasizes the mystery of the Red Death.

Why do the courtiers avoid entering the black room?

• It is forbidden by Prince Prospero.
• They fear the ebony clock inside it.
• It symbolizes death, and they are uncomfortable with it.
• They dislike the color of the room.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Which literary device is used when describing the Red Death as having "illimitable dominion over all"?

• Simile.
• Irony.
• Hyperbole.
• Personification.

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