Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary

Who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?

What does blasphemous mean?

• fearless

• courageous

• profane; disrespectful

• infectious

Poe characterizes the Prince as happy and dauntless and sagacious.

Which means ...

• happy and brave and wise

• happy and crazy and fearless

• happy and brave and frightening

• happy and scared and wise

The mummer arrives at midnight.

What does mummer mean?

• fan of exciting games

• owner of the abbey

• party guest

• actor who communicates by gestures and facial expression

To describe the mummer's appearance, Poe uses the word habiliments. What does habiliments mean?

• bravery

• clothing

• decorations

• hallucinations

What does the word 'masque' mean in the context of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) A type of mask

• B) A festive gathering

• C) A disease

• D) A color

In 'The Masque of the Red Death', what does the word 'sagacious' mean?

• A) Foolish

• B) Wise

• C) Angry

• D) Sad

What is the meaning of 'dauntless' as used in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) Fearful

• B) Brave

• C) Tired

• D) Happy

What does 'blasphemous' mean in the context of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) Holy

• B) Profane

• C) Joyful

• D) Silent

In 'The Masque of the Red Death', what does 'habiliments' refer to?

• A) Weapons

• B) Clothing

• C) Food

• D) Music

What does the term 'mummer' mean in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) A silent actor

• B) A musician

• C) A dancer

• D) A painter