Lopez- Masque Of The Red Death
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The people in this story have avoided the Red Death's victims mainly because
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A. the disease is disgusting.
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B. the disease is contagoius.
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C. they don't want to be bothered.
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D. they believe the victims deserve their fate.
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Explore themes of fate and inevitability in 'Lopez- Masque of the Red Death'. This quiz assesses understanding of character actions, symbolic elements, and thematic messages in Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tale, focusing on how characters attempt to escape the inevitable.
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The people at the masque eat, drink, and party because they
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A. are afraid to insult their host.
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B. are celebrating the Red Death's end.
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C. want to live their last days to the fullest.
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D. have largely convinced themselves that they are safe.
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A. D. have largely convinced themselves that they are safe.Explanation
The people at the masque eat, drink, and party because they have largely convinced themselves that they are safe. This is indicated by the fact that they have taken measures to protect themselves from the Red Death, such as sealing themselves inside the abbey and avoiding contact with the outside world. They believe that they have successfully escaped the disease and can now enjoy their time without fear.Rate this question:
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The sound of the ebony clock tolling the hour seems to make the guests feel
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A. amazed.
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B. insecure.
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C. impatient.
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D. courageous.
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A. B. insecure.Explanation
The given answer is B. insecure. This can be inferred from the phrase "the sound of the ebony clock tolling the hour seems to make the guests feel." The word "insecure" suggests a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence, which is likely to be caused by the sound of the clock. The tolling of the clock may create a sense of unease or discomfort among the guests, leading to their feeling insecure.Rate this question:
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It is LEAST likely that the tolling of the ebony clock is meant to symbolize
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A. fate.
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B. time.
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C. death.
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D. happiness.
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A. D. happiness.Explanation
The tolling of the ebony clock is often associated with darkness, mystery, and impending doom, making it unlikely that it symbolizes happiness. The other options - fate, time, and death - are more commonly associated with the tolling of a clock, as they represent the passage of time and the inevitability of mortality. Therefore, D. happiness is the least likely symbol represented by the tolling of the ebony clock.Rate this question:
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The guests seem to feel that the masked figure's costume is
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A. amusing.
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B. mysterious.
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C. tasteless.
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D. fascinating.
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A. C. tasteless.Explanation
The guests' perception of the masked figure's costume is that it is tasteless. This suggests that the costume is inappropriate or lacks style or refinement, causing the guests to view it negatively.Rate this question:
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Which of the following best describe what the characters in this story are trying to do?
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A. cheat or defy death
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B. teach death a lesson
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C. make peace with death
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D. make a bargain with death
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A. A. cheat or defy deathExplanation
The characters in the story are attempting to cheat or defy death. This implies that they are trying to find a way to avoid or escape death, possibly by using cunning or deception.Rate this question:
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How would a profuse arrangement of flowers look?
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A. full
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B. faded
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C. fancy
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A. A. fullExplanation
A profuse arrangement of flowers would look full, with a large number of flowers arranged in a dense and abundant manner.Rate this question:
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A person's countenance is his or her
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A. reputation
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B. face
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C. background
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A. B. faceExplanation
The word "countenance" refers to a person's facial expression or appearance. Therefore, the correct answer is B. face, as it directly relates to the definition of countenance.Rate this question:
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A word that means the opposite of wanton is
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A. fabulous
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B. restrained
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C. seedy
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A. B. restrainedExplanation
The word "wanton" refers to something that is reckless, extravagant, or unrestrained. Therefore, the opposite of wanton would be something that is controlled, limited, or restrained. Option B, "restrained," fits this definition and is the correct answer. Options A and C, "fabulous" and "seedy," do not have opposite meanings to wanton and are incorrect.Rate this question:
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A person might be said to have a spectral appearance if he or she is quite
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A. pale
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B. muscular
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C. attractive
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A. A. paleExplanation
A person might be said to have a spectral appearance if he or she is quite pale. This is because the term "spectral" is often associated with ghosts or spirits, which are commonly depicted as having a pale or white complexion. Therefore, someone who is pale can be described as having a spectral appearance.Rate this question:
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Blasphemous behavior is most offensive to people who are
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A. religious.
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B. soft-hearted.
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C. easily disgusted.
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A. A. religious.Explanation
Blasphemous behavior is most offensive to people who are religious because it goes against their deeply held beliefs and can be seen as disrespectful or sacrilegious towards their faith. Religious individuals often have a strong connection to their beliefs and consider them sacred, so any behavior that challenges or disrespects those beliefs can be deeply offensive to them.Rate this question:
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