Something has to happen to begin the action - usually a single event, to start the rising action.
What is the inciting incident (moment)?
100
Who said: "And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all."
Who is the third person narrator of "The Masque of the Red Death"?
100
Name one of his short stories or poems, other than "The Red Death".
What is: The Black Cat; The Cask of Amontillado; The Raven; Annabel Lee; The Tell-Tale Heart; The Fall of the House of Usher; Leigla; etc.
100
These parents lost their daughter when they promised the witch they could have her if the woman could eat some of her rampion from her lush garden. Their daughter would grow up to be featured in the film Tangled.
Who is Rapunzel?
100
In this fable, we are taught that sure and steady can win the race.
What is "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
200
This is where we find out about the setting, the characters, and the mood is established here too.
What is the Exposition?
200
Who said: “I’m going to get some bandages at Veazey’s and some iodine and alcohol, and then you should go to the hospital later for shots,” she said. “Here, I’ll tie the handkerchief on it to keep out infection till we can wash it off. The air is full of germs.”
Who is Rene LeBlanc?
200
Most of the women Poe loved died of what disease?
What is consumption (or TB)?
200
These two children were able to trick the witch from eating him by using a bone to show that the boy was fat enough for her to cook him. He was released and the two children overpowered the witch and escaped.
Who are Hansel and Gretel?
200
A boy who plays a prank too often by lying, ends up having his entire flock eaten when no one comes to his rescue.
What is "The Boy Who Cried Wolf!"?
300
This is the part of the story that has the greatest tension. When the protagonist's conflict is over, we realize that this has been achieved.
What is the Climax?
300
Who said: "It is colder for my son," said the old woman, and wept afresh.
Who is Mrs. White ("The Monkey's Paw")?
300
How much money was Poe paid for "The Raven"?
What is $14.00.
300
She was the tiny baby that grew from inside a flower and was blown off the window sill and into the river - lost from her home.
Who is Thumbelina?
300
When this bird lets flattery go to his head, he loses his wedge of cheese when he is convinced he can sing.
What is "The Fox and Crow"?
400
This is a French word that means "unravelling", and is usually the conclusion of the story.
What is Denouement?
400
Who said: "But 'til then grant her to me, I beseech you. If you deny one, I cannot return alone; you shall triumph in the death of us both."
Who is Orpheus ("Orpheus and Eurydice")?
400
How old was his wife Virginnia when he married her?
What is thirteen years old?
400
What is the name of the story of the man who spends all his money buying clothes and is obsessed with having the best outfits until he is swindled into buying an invisible suit?
What is "The Emperor's New Suit"?
400
In this story, one of the insects is hard working and prepares all season long for winter; the other insect enjoys chirping and singing to his heart's content without worrying about anything.
What is "The Ant and the Grasshopper"?
500
What was the name of the man who created this pyramid?
Who is Gustav Freytag?
500
Who said: "They'll freeze in their stalls - and I can't reach them. He'll say it's all my fault. He won't believe I tried."
Who is Ann ("The Painted Door")?
500
Within 25 years, what year did Edgar Allan Poe die?
What is October 7, 1849? (1824-1874)
500
When a woodcutter boasts to a king that his daughter can spin gold from straw, she is forced to make a pact with a strange little man.
What is "Rumpelstiltskin?
500
A wolf, who has a hard time getting something to eat, disguises himself in the skin of one of these animals and eats one. Moral of the story is appearances can be deceiving.