Red Death
"The Red Death had long been feeding on the country" is an example of...
Personification
What is the setting of "The Necklace"?
France in the 1800s
The narrator compares Della and Jim to the magi because...
they were like "wise men", knowing that their sacrificial love was the most important part of their gift.
Which character is the first to make a wish using the monkey's paw?
Mr. White
High point of interest or suspense and action in the story; the point that is most critical to the main character or conflict of the story
climax/turning point
What is the "mark" of the Red Death?
Blood
What happened to Mathilde after working for ten years to repay the cost of the necklace?
She became ugly and less charming, hardened by her labor.
What is Della’s concern as she waits for Jim to come home?
She is concerned that he will no longer think she is pretty.
Identify the main theme of "The Monkey's Paw."
Greed can cause you to overlook the things that are most valuable in life.
Who wrote the short story "The Devil and Tom Walker?"
Washington Irving
How many rooms were there altogether in the Masque of the Red Death?
Seven
The twist at the end of "The Necklace" is an example of what literary term?
Irony
Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?
He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.
What is the primary setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?
The White family's home
What does Tom do once he starts getting older? Why?
He goes to church to try and cheat the devil
What was distinctly different about the apartments or chambers of the abbey?
They were each of a different color.
The protagonist in "The Necklace" was ...
Madame Loisel
What was Jim's most prized possession?
his pocket watch
How does Mr. White resolve the conflict after making the third wish?
He wishes for his son to go away
In his daydreams, what major character traits does Walter Mitty imagine that he has?
Courage
What is the major theme of The Masque of the Red Death in this allegory?
No one can hide from or escape death
The climax of "The Necklace" is when ...
Madam Loisel loses the necklace
“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles and smiles …” is an example of ____. (Literary Device)
alliteration
What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?
Fate and consequences
Who are the Protagonist and Antagonist in Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
Protagonist: Ichabod Crane
Antagonist: Brom Bones