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Questions and Answers
What notable gift did Collin give to Elizabeth instead of a traditional wedding ring?
What notable gift did Collin give to Elizabeth instead of a traditional wedding ring?
- A pair of earrings
- A golden arm (correct)
- A charming bracelet
- A diamond necklace
What event caused Collin to become bankrupt?
What event caused Collin to become bankrupt?
- He lost his job
- A bad investment
- His factory burned down (correct)
- His crops became infertile (correct)
How did Elizabeth's personality change after she fell ill?
How did Elizabeth's personality change after she fell ill?
- She became more loving
- She became more generous
- She became cruel and angry (correct)
- She became indifferent
What did Elizabeth promise Collin regarding her golden arm after her death?
What did Elizabeth promise Collin regarding her golden arm after her death?
How did Collin resolve his financial troubles after Elizabeth's death?
How did Collin resolve his financial troubles after Elizabeth's death?
What was Elizabeth's final condition before she passed away?
What was Elizabeth's final condition before she passed away?
What eerie phenomenon occurred after Collin sold Elizabeth's golden arm?
What eerie phenomenon occurred after Collin sold Elizabeth's golden arm?
What was Collin's reaction when he dug up Elizabeth's grave?
What was Collin's reaction when he dug up Elizabeth's grave?
Flashcards
Elizabeth's Half-Arm
Elizabeth's Half-Arm
Elizabeth's left arm was incomplete at birth, lacking a hand and part of her forearm. It was a significant physical characteristic that would later play a role in the story.
Elizabeth's Happiness
Elizabeth's Happiness
Elizabeth's marriage to Collin transformed her life, bringing happiness and a sense of fulfillment. It highlighted how love can change a person's outlook.
The Golden Arm
The Golden Arm
Collin gifted Elizabeth a golden arm as a wedding present, symbolizing a complete and perfect physical state. It embodied his love and desire to make her whole.
Elizabeth's Obsession
Elizabeth's Obsession
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Collin's Misfortune
Collin's Misfortune
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The Sale of the Golden Arm
The Sale of the Golden Arm
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Elizabeth's Ghost
Elizabeth's Ghost
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The Golden Arm Story
The Golden Arm Story
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Study Notes
Elizabeth's Life and Tragedy
- Elizabeth, born November 19, 1889, in Harrisburg, PA, had only half a left arm.
- She was loved and intelligent but struggled to find a husband.
- Met Collin in 1921, married him the same year.
- Collin gifted her a golden replacement arm.
- They relocated to Philadelphia.
- Elizabeth changed and became cruel and obsessed with the golden arm.
- Elizabeth died May 22, 1924, and was buried with the golden arm.
- Collin, now bankrupt after his factory burned and crops failed, borrowed/took the golden arm to pay his debts.
- Collin sold the arm.
- Collin couldn't sleep, and heard Elizabeth's ghost demanding her arm.
- Elizabeth's ghost found Collin and dragged him to the graveyard.
Collin's Downfall
- Collin's factory burned down & crops failed, leaving him bankrupt in October 1924.
- Landlords took his house and land in November 1924.
- Collin sold Elizabeth's golden arm to pay debts.
- The goldsmith melted the arm.
- Collin was haunted by Elizabeth's ghost demanding her arm, then she dragged him back to the graveyard, before his death on November 14, 1924.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the life of Elizabeth, her struggles, and the events surrounding her tragic fate. This quiz covers key details about her marriage to Collin, the symbolism of the golden arm, and the consequences of their choices. Dive into a compelling narrative of love, loss, and haunting legacies.
