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Unraveling the Literary Tapestry: A Quiz on Classic Short Stories

Description: Embark on a literary odyssey as you navigate through these captivating questions that delve into the depths of classic short stories. Test your knowledge of iconic characters, intricate plots, and profound themes that have shaped the storytelling landscape.
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In "The Gift of the Magi", what does Della sell to buy Jim a Christmas present?

  1. Her hair

  2. Her watch

  3. Her jewelry

  4. Her piano


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Della sacrifices her beautiful hair to purchase a platinum fob chain for Jim's watch.

Who is the protagonist of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?

  1. The narrator

  2. The old man

  3. The police officer

  4. The doctor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story is narrated by an unnamed individual who is haunted by guilt after murdering an old man.

What is the central conflict in "The Monkey's Paw"?

  1. The desire for wealth

  2. The power of fate

  3. The consequences of greed

  4. The struggle for survival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The story explores the dire consequences that befall the White family after they are granted three wishes by a mysterious monkey's paw.

In "The Lady or the Tiger?", what is the protagonist forced to choose between?

  1. A lady and a tiger

  2. Two tigers

  3. Two ladies

  4. A lion and a tiger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist must choose between a veiled lady and a hidden tiger behind two doors.

What is the significance of the yellow wallpaper in "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

  1. It represents the protagonist's mental state

  2. It symbolizes her entrapment

  3. It reflects her artistic talent

  4. It foreshadows her eventual fate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The yellow wallpaper becomes an obsession for the protagonist, reflecting her deteriorating mental health.

Who is the mysterious stranger in "The Man Who Would Be King"?

  1. Peachy Carnehan

  2. Daniel Dravot

  3. Billy Fish

  4. Kipling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan embark on an adventure to become kings in Kafiristan.

What is the main theme of "The Necklace"?

  1. The power of material possessions

  2. The consequences of vanity

  3. The importance of honesty

  4. The value of true friendship


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The story explores the consequences of Mathilde's vanity and her desire for material possessions.

In "The Lottery", what is the significance of the black box?

  1. It contains the names of the villagers

  2. It holds the winning lottery ticket

  3. It symbolizes the town's dark secret

  4. It represents the power of tradition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The black box contains slips of paper with the names of all the villagers, and one person is randomly selected to be stoned to death.

What is the central conflict in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

  1. The struggle against death

  2. The clash between good and evil

  3. The conflict between science and religion

  4. The battle between light and darkness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story revolves around Prince Prospero's attempt to escape death by holding a masquerade ball, but Death arrives uninvited.

Who is the protagonist of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  1. Montresor

  2. Fortunato

  3. Luchesi

  4. The narrator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Montresor is the narrator and protagonist of the story, who seeks revenge against Fortunato for an unspecified insult.

What is the significance of the raven in "The Raven"?

  1. It symbolizes death and loss

  2. It represents the protagonist's guilt

  3. It embodies the protagonist's madness

  4. It foreshadows the protagonist's fate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The raven's constant repetition of "Nevermore" symbolizes the protagonist's grief and loss of his beloved Lenore.

In "The Tell-Tale Heart", what does the narrator hear after he kills the old man?

  1. The old man's heartbeat

  2. His own heartbeat

  3. The sound of footsteps

  4. The sound of the police


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The narrator becomes increasingly paranoid and believes he can hear the old man's heartbeat even after he is dead.

What is the central theme of "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

  1. The decay of the human spirit

  2. The power of the supernatural

  3. The inevitability of death

  4. The consequences of incest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story explores the decline and fall of the Usher family, symbolizing the decay of the human spirit.

Who is the protagonist of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

  1. Ichabod Crane

  2. Brom Bones

  3. Katrina Van Tassel

  4. Baltus Van Tassel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ichabod Crane is a superstitious schoolmaster who becomes the target of the Headless Horseman.

What is the main conflict in "The Pit and the Pendulum"?

  1. The protagonist's struggle against time

  2. The protagonist's battle against insanity

  3. The protagonist's fight for survival

  4. The protagonist's quest for revenge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist is trapped in a dark pit and must race against time to escape before he is crushed by a descending pendulum.

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