Evaluate general reading comprehension and maximize students’ interest in fiction with this plot-based quiz covering Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Masque of the Red Death.” The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate engagement with the narrative. An answer key and copy of the text are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- The prince’s name
- The number of people he has isolated at the abbey
- Forms of entertainment provided
- The prince’s intentions
- The collective attitude toward fear and grief
- The length of time from isolation to the announcement of a ball
- The prince’s declaration regarding party attire
- The prince’s reaction to the Red Death costume
- The time of the Red Death’s arrival
- A weapon the prince intends to use for defense
- An unsettling discovery about the suspicious figure
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Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz and Close Reading Bundle
Promote active engagement with Gothic fiction, support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school, and evaluate general reading comprehension with this bundle of resources for teaching a collection of Edgar Allan Poe's short stories: "The Oval Portrait," "The Black Cat," "Hop-Frog," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Masque of the Red Death." Answer keys for every resource are provided, as are all public domain short stories. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
"The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz, Close Reading Activity, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Masque of the Red Death." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: * Read for literal comprehension * Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings * Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Articulate how setting influences character actions * Apply knowledge of literary devices including anaphora, consonance, inversion, simile, and situational irony * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
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