Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death' Setting Description

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What was the source of light in the suite of chambers?

  • Lamp
  • Gigantic clock of ebony
  • Heavy tripod with a brazier of fire (correct)
  • Candle

What stood opposite to each window in the corridors after the suite of rooms?

  • Gigantic clock of ebony
  • Lamp
  • Heavy tripod with a brazier of fire (correct)
  • Heavy tapestries

Which chamber had a ghastly effect due to the firelight streaming on its dark hangings through blood-tinted panes?

  • Eastern or white chamber
  • Southern or blue chamber
  • Northern or red chamber
  • Western or black chamber (correct)

What produced gaudy and fantastic appearances in the suite of chambers?

<p>Brazier of fire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element in the description exemplifies color symbolism and contributes to the wild look on the faces of the occupants?

<p>Blood-tinted panes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many rooms formed the imperial suite where the Prince Prospero's masquerade was held?

<p>7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of windows did the abbey likely have?

<p>Gothic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What decorative element would have complemented the atmosphere of the imperial suite?

<p>Stained glass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symbolism is associated with the color red in the context of the story?

<p>Death and pestilence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of decorations would have adorned the walls of the imperial suite?

<p>Tapestry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the courtiers seal the gates of the abbey?

<p>To prevent the Red Death from entering the abbey (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which color corresponds to the decorations of the second chamber?

<p>Purple (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which color do the panes of the windows in the fourth chamber have?

<p>Orange (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the seventh apartment's window color?

<p>It was scarlet, contrasting the black decorations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were the Gothic windows positioned?

<p>In the middle of each wall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the color of the windows in the easternmost chamber?

<p>Blue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber did not have windows that corresponded to the decoration color?

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