“The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe
Directions: Answer the question in complete sentences using the RACE strategy.
Remember to use details from the text. Please use your own sheet of notebook paper.
R-Restate (the Question)
A-Answer (the Question)
C-Cite (Give page(s) # & “Quote” information from the story)
E-Explain/Expand (Answer the question “So what?” & “What does that mean?”)
1. Describe Prince Prospero’s “guiding taste” that was used to
decorate the palace. What kind of mood does this evoke?
2. What chamber is not occupied by the masqueraders? Why?
Explain.
3. Why was there an “uneasy cessation” at midnight?
4. Who appeared before the last chime of the twelfth hour? What
was the reaction of the guests?
5. Why do you think the guests reacted this way?
6. Describe the appearance of the surprise guest? What does he
symbolize?
7. How does Prince Prospero react to the surprise guest?
8. What happens to Prince Prospero at the conclusion of the story?
9. Where do the revelers find a retreat?
10. What happens to the revelers at the end of the story? Why?