The Masque of the Red Death

Which of the following is a symbol that suggests that the revelers will not live long in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

• the white room

• the prince's dagger

• the locked gates

• the ebony clock

At the beginning of the story, what is happening to the people in the country?

• They are upset because of money

• They were having a masquerade ball

• They were very tired

• They were devastated by a pestilence

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

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

• bravery

• clothing

• decorations

• hallucinations

Which statement best identifies a major theme in the story?

• Death is more powerful than life or growth.

• Death is unavoidable, regardless of one’s wealth or power.

• People must confront their problems rather than try to hide from them.

• Fear is a strong tool that leaders can use to increase their power.

Some critics claim that the suite of seven chambers are an allegory of the seven ages in human life. Evidence for this allegory includes:

Check all that apply

• The chambers move from east (sunrise) to west (sunset)

• Party goers can only see one chamber at a time.

• Each chamber is lit by a torch.

• All rooms have different color door knobs.

At the striking of the ebony clock, all of the following occur EXCEPT

• The guests grow pale

• The guests cry out

• The guests stop dancing

• The musicians stop playing

What occurs when the ebony clock chimes midnight?

• Guests enter the black chamber

• Guests return to their sleeping quarters

• The guests are at their liveliest and most frenzied

• A feeling of unease creeps through the rooms

The Duke had directed, in great part, the movable embellishment of the seven chambers.

• True

• False

When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon his spectral imagen, he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste.

• True

• False