17 Questions
What was the source of light in the suite of chambers?
Heavy tripod with a brazier of fire
What stood opposite to each window in the corridors after the suite of rooms?
Heavy tripod with a brazier of fire
Which chamber had a ghastly effect due to the firelight streaming on its dark hangings through blood-tinted panes?
Western or black chamber
What produced gaudy and fantastic appearances in the suite of chambers?
Brazier of fire
Which element in the description exemplifies color symbolism and contributes to the wild look on the faces of the occupants?
Blood-tinted panes
How many rooms formed the imperial suite where the Prince Prospero's masquerade was held?
7
What type of windows did the abbey likely have?
Gothic
What decorative element would have complemented the atmosphere of the imperial suite?
Stained glass
What symbolism is associated with the color red in the context of the story?
Death and pestilence
What type of decorations would have adorned the walls of the imperial suite?
Tapestry
Why did the courtiers seal the gates of the abbey?
To prevent the Red Death from entering the abbey
Which color corresponds to the decorations of the second chamber?
Purple
Which color do the panes of the windows in the fourth chamber have?
Orange
What was unique about the seventh apartment's window color?
It was scarlet, contrasting the black decorations
How were the Gothic windows positioned?
In the middle of each wall
What was the color of the windows in the easternmost chamber?
Blue
Which chamber did not have windows that corresponded to the decoration color?
The seventh chamber
Test your knowledge of Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Masque of the Red Death' by identifying the setting described in this passage. Explore the mysterious and bizarre layout of the duke's apartments as depicted in the story.
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