Masque of the Red Death

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

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

• bravery

• clothing

• decorations

• hallucinations

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How does Prince Prospero deal with the problem of the Red Death?

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Describe the seven rooms at the masquerade. How does the last room differ from the rest?

¡Describe the new visitor. What about him upsets the guests?

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¡What do the partygoers do once the prince falls to his death?

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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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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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Why do Prince Prospero and his guests lock themselves in an palace?

• to pray in seclusion

• to celebrate his birthday

• to escape an invading army 

• to escape the Red Death 

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What is the main theme of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

• A) The inevitability of death

• B) The power of wealth

• C) The importance of friendship

• D) The beauty of nature

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