Tales Of Mystery And Imagination
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? "At Oxford I spent a lot of my time gambling."
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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This quiz, titled 'Tales of Mystery and Imagination,' assesses knowledge on Edgar Allan Poe's stories. Participants identify the origin of specific sentences from Poe's works, enhancing their understanding of gothic literature themes and narrative techniques.
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? "I decided to hide the body behind the walls of the cellar."
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
Correct Answer
A. The Black CatExplanation
The given sentence, "I decided to hide the body behind the walls of the cellar," is from the story "The Black Cat."Rate this question:
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? "Who is that? Who is mad enough to play games with us, and with death, in this way?."
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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A. The Masque of the Red DeathExplanation
The given sentences, "Who is that? Who is mad enough to play games with us, and with death, in this way?" suggest that someone is questioning the identity and sanity of a person who is engaging in dangerous and risky activities. This aligns with the theme of "The Masque of the Red Death," where the characters are attending a masquerade ball while a deadly plague ravages the outside world. The sentences convey the disbelief and shock of the characters as they question the motives of someone who would participate in such a dangerous game.Rate this question:
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? ‘I opened the lantern a little and a thin ray of light fell on his eye.’
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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A. The Tell-Tale HeartExplanation
The sentence "I opened the lantern a little and a thin ray of light fell on his eye" is from the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" because it describes the narrator's actions and the use of a lantern, which is not mentioned in the other stories. The sentence also hints at the suspenseful and intense atmosphere that is characteristic of "The Tell-Tale Heart".Rate this question:
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? ‘But no one was brave enough now to enter the black room.’
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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A. The Masque of the Red DeathExplanation
The given sentence "But no one was brave enough now to enter the black room" is from the story "The Masque of the Red Death".Rate this question:
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? `I was not bored or unhappy during my life at school.’
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? ‘One night I arrived home late. I was very, very drunk.’
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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A. The Black CatExplanation
The given sentences, "One night I arrived home late. I was very, very drunk," can be attributed to the story "The Black Cat" because they indicate a personal experience involving alcohol and arriving home late.Rate this question:
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? ‘Do you really think that I am mad?’
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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A. The Tell-Tale HeartExplanation
The sentence "Do you really think that I am mad?" comes from "The Tell-Tale Heart".Rate this question:
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Which of the five stories do the following sentences come from? `I will read to you, and you can listen, and so we will pass this terrible night together.’
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The Black Cat
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Masque of the Red Death
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William Wilson
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The Tell-Tale Heart
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Use these five names to answer the questions: Who nearly took all the money of a man called Glendinning?
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Lady Madeleine Usher
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Roderick Usher
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The stranger ( in the Masque of the Red Death)
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William Wilson (the narrator)
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The old man (in the Tell-Tale Heart)
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A. William Wilson (the narrator)Explanation
William Wilson (the narrator) nearly took all the money of a man called Glendinning.Rate this question:
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Use these five names to answer the questions: Who could only eat food that almost had no taste?
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Lady Madeleine Usher
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Roderick Usher
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The stranger ( in the Masque of the Red Death)
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William Wilson (the narrator)
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The old man (in the Tell-Tale Heart)
Correct Answer
A. Roderick UsherExplanation
Roderick Usher could only eat food that almost had no taste.Rate this question:
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Use these five names to answer the questions: Who was buried alive in a vault under an old house?
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Lady Madeleine Usher
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Roderick Usher
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The stranger ( in the Masque of the Red Death)
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William Wilson (the narrator)
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The old man (in the Tell-Tale Heart)
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A. Lady Madeleine UsherExplanation
Lady Madeleine Usher was buried alive in a vault under an old house.Rate this question:
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Use these five names to answer the questions: Who had the face of a dead man, covered with blood?
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Lady Madeleine Usher
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Roderick Usher
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The stranger ( in the Masque of the Red Death)
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William Wilson (the narrator)
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The old man (in the Tell-Tale Heart)
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A. The stranger ( in the Masque of the Red Death)Explanation
The correct answer is the stranger in the Masque of the Red Death because in the story, the stranger appears at the masquerade ball with a mask that resembles the face of a dead man, which is covered with blood. This description suggests a gruesome and eerie appearance, fitting the given criteria.Rate this question:
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Use these five names to answer the questions: Who had a pale blue eye like the eye of a vulture?
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Lady Madeleine Usher
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Roderick Usher
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The stranger ( in the Masque of the Red Death)
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William Wilson (the narrator)
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The old man (in the Tell-Tale Heart)
Correct Answer
A. The old man (in the Tell-Tale Heart)Explanation
The old man in "The Tell-Tale Heart" had a pale blue eye like the eye of a vulture.Rate this question:
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Choose the best answer. Everybody was afraid of the Red Death because people _____.
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Wore red masks
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Had to wear red clothes
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Started to bleed from every part of their bodies
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Died when they saw the colour
Correct Answer
A. Started to bleed from every part of their bodiesExplanation
The correct answer is "started to bleed from every part of their bodies." This answer suggests that people were afraid of the Red Death because it caused them to bleed profusely from all parts of their bodies. This would be a terrifying and gruesome symptom, leading to fear and panic among the people.Rate this question:
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At Prince Prospero’s ball every man and woman was dressed _____.
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In red
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Like a terrible dream
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In white
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In beautiful clothes
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A. Like a terrible dreamExplanation
The correct answer is "like a terrible dream". This suggests that the attire of the guests at Prince Prospero's ball was not ordinary or pleasant, but rather eerie and unsettling. This description implies a sense of darkness and horror, creating a haunting and surreal atmosphere at the event.Rate this question:
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Roderick Usher had to choose his clothes very carefully because _____.
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Most of them hurt their skin
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His sister was ill
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He was very tall
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He didn't like black
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A. Most of them hurt their skinExplanation
Roderick Usher had to choose his clothes very carefully because most of them hurt his skin. This suggests that Roderick may have had a sensitive or allergic reaction to certain fabrics or materials. Therefore, he had to be cautious in selecting clothes that wouldn't cause discomfort or irritation to his skin.Rate this question:
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The man with the black cat got married _____.
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Three times
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When he was quite young
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When he was old
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To a woman who didn't like animals
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A. When he was quite youngExplanation
The correct answer suggests that the man with the black cat got married when he was quite young. This implies that he got married at an early age, possibly before reaching maturity or before establishing a stable career or lifestyle. The phrase "when he was quite young" indicates that the man's marriage occurred during his youthful years.Rate this question:
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Prince Prospero invited _____ people to stay in one of his castles.
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A hundred (100)
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A thousand (1000)
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Two hundred
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Two thousand
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A. A hundred (100)Explanation
Prince Prospero invited a hundred people to stay in one of his castles. This means that he invited a specific number of individuals, specifically one hundred, to come and stay at his castle.Rate this question:
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The narrator hid the old man’s body _____.
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Behind the wall in the cellar
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In a coffin in the vaults
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Under the wooden floors
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In the garden
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A. Under the wooden floorsExplanation
The correct answer is "under the wooden floors". This suggests that the narrator hid the old man's body beneath the wooden floors of a certain location. This implies that the body was concealed and possibly buried in a secret location within the narrator's vicinity.Rate this question:
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Lady Madeleine was Roderick Usher’s _____.
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Niece
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Aunt
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Friend
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Sister
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A. SisterExplanation
Lady Madeleine was Roderick Usher's sister.Rate this question:
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The man killed his wife with an axe because _____.
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She stopped him from killing the cat
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She didn't want to go to the cellar
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She wanted do leave him
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She killed the cat
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A. She stopped him from killing the catExplanation
The man killed his wife with an axe because she stopped him from killing the cat. This suggests that the man had a strong desire or intention to harm the cat, and when his wife intervened to prevent him from doing so, he reacted violently towards her. The act of killing his wife with an axe indicates a severe and extreme response, highlighting the intensity of his anger or frustration in that moment.Rate this question:
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The Prince’s friends were all too frightened to _____ the masked stranger.
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Run towards
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Talk to
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Touch
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Look at
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A. TouchExplanation
The correct answer is "touch" because the Prince's friends were scared of the masked stranger and therefore would not want to physically make contact with them.Rate this question:
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Who said this? ‘Do you see how well built this house is? These walls, you will notice, are very strong.’
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The writer’s wife
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A neighbour
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A policeman
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The writer
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A. The writerExplanation
The given statement suggests that the person who said it is proud of the strong walls of the house and is pointing out their quality to someone else. Since the statement is written in the first person and refers to "this house," it can be inferred that the person speaking is the writer of the text. Therefore, the correct answer is the writer.Rate this question:
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Who said this? ‘Who is mad enough to play games with us, and with death, in this way?’
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A friend
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Prince Prospero
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The writer
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The Red Death
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A. Prince ProsperoExplanation
Prince Prospero said this. He questions the sanity of anyone who would dare to play games with him and his guests, especially when their lives are at stake. This statement suggests that Prince Prospero is confident in his power and authority, and is not afraid to confront those who challenge him.Rate this question:
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Vocabulary – What is…? a thin line of light
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Chime
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Candle
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Ray
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Mask
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A. RayExplanation
A ray is a thin line of light that travels in a straight line from its source. It is a narrow beam of light that can be seen when it passes through a medium such as air or water. Rays are often used to describe the path that light takes when it is reflected or refracted.Rate this question:
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Vocabulary – What is…? a wide loose coat without sleeves
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A cloak
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A chest
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A crack
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A hoody
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A. A cloakExplanation
A cloak is a wide loose coat without sleeves. It is a garment that is typically worn over other clothing to provide warmth or protection. It is often made of a heavy fabric and can be fastened at the neck with a clasp or button. Cloaks have been worn throughout history in many different cultures and are often associated with a sense of mystery or elegance.Rate this question:
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Vocabulary – What is…? a big dangerous animal with fire in its mouth, which lives only in stories
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Evil
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A vulture
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A cat
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A dragon
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A. A dragonExplanation
A dragon is a big dangerous animal with fire in its mouth, which lives only in stories. This mythical creature is often portrayed as evil and powerful. It is known for its ability to breathe fire and its immense strength. In many folklores and legends, dragons are depicted as fearsome creatures that can cause destruction and chaos. While dragons do not exist in reality, they have been a popular subject in various mythologies and fantasy literature.Rate this question:
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Vocabulary – What is…? with little colour in the face
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Thin
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Pale
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Mask
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Tears
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A. PaleExplanation
The correct answer is "pale" because when someone has little color in their face, it usually means that their complexion is pale. This can be due to various reasons such as illness, lack of blood flow, or shock. The word "pale" accurately describes the condition of having little color in the face.Rate this question:
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Here is a passage from Wilson's diary. Complete them with the words below (use each word once, there are TWO EXTRA words). sleeve - save - gambler - cloak - make - cards - stupid - powers At Oxford I was a clever and sucessful ________. It was an easy way to ________ money. I used special ________, which I hid inside my ________. I only played with ________ people, but sadly, one day I was caught, and so had to leave England.
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gambler, Gambler, GAMBLER
make, Make, MAKE
cards, Cards, CARDS
sleeve, Sleeve, SLEEVE
stupid, Stupid, STUPIDExplanation
The passage is about the narrator's experiences as a gambler at Oxford. They describe themselves as clever and successful in their gambling endeavors, which allowed them to make money easily. They used special techniques or strategies, which they kept hidden inside their sleeve. They only played with foolish or inexperienced people. However, their luck ran out when they were caught, resulting in their expulsion from England.Rate this question:
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