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Masterpieces of Literature: A Challenge on Classic Short Stories

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In "The Tell-Tale Heart", what does the narrator fear most?

  1. The sound of his own heartbeat

  2. The police

  3. The old man's ghost

  4. The neighbors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The narrator is haunted by the sound of his own heartbeat, which he believes is loud enough for others to hear and will reveal his guilt.

Who is the protagonist of "The Gift of the Magi"?

  1. Jim

  2. Della

  3. Mr. James Dillingham Young

  4. Mrs. James Dillingham Young


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Della is the protagonist of "The Gift of the Magi", as the story focuses on her struggles to find the perfect Christmas gift for her husband, Jim.

What is the main theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?

  1. The dangers of greed

  2. The power of fate

  3. The importance of family

  4. The consequences of tampering with the supernatural


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main theme of "The Monkey's Paw" is the consequences of tampering with the supernatural, as the wishes granted by the monkey's paw bring misfortune and tragedy to the White family.

In "The Lady or the Tiger", what is the prisoner's dilemma?

  1. To choose between two doors, one leading to a beautiful woman and the other to a ferocious tiger

  2. To choose between two paths, one leading to freedom and the other to death

  3. To choose between two choices, both of which have unknown consequences

  4. To choose between two options, both of which are equally desirable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prisoner's dilemma in "The Lady or the Tiger" is to choose between two doors, one leading to a beautiful woman and the other to a ferocious tiger, without knowing which door leads to which outcome.

What is the central conflict in "The Necklace"?

  1. The desire for wealth and status

  2. The struggle between love and duty

  3. The conflict between good and evil

  4. The battle between truth and illusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central conflict in "The Necklace" is the desire for wealth and status, as Mathilde Loisel's obsession with material possessions leads to her downfall.

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

  1. The old man

  2. The police officer

  3. The narrator's friend

  4. The narrator


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" is the unnamed protagonist, who recounts the events leading up to the murder of the old man.

What is the significance of the setting in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  1. It creates a sense of poverty and hardship

  2. It highlights the importance of Christmas

  3. It emphasizes the contrast between wealth and poverty

  4. It symbolizes the couple's love for each other


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The setting of "The Gift of the Magi" is significant in creating a sense of poverty and hardship, as the couple struggles to make ends meet and find the perfect Christmas gifts for each other.

What is the main theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?

  1. The dangers of greed

  2. The power of fate

  3. The importance of family

  4. The consequences of tampering with the supernatural


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main theme of "The Monkey's Paw" is the consequences of tampering with the supernatural, as the wishes granted by the monkey's paw bring misfortune and tragedy to the White family.

In "The Lady or the Tiger", what is the prisoner's dilemma?

  1. To choose between two doors, one leading to a beautiful woman and the other to a ferocious tiger

  2. To choose between two paths, one leading to freedom and the other to death

  3. To choose between two choices, both of which have unknown consequences

  4. To choose between two options, both of which are equally desirable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prisoner's dilemma in "The Lady or the Tiger" is to choose between two doors, one leading to a beautiful woman and the other to a ferocious tiger, without knowing which door leads to which outcome.

What is the central conflict in "The Necklace"?

  1. The desire for wealth and status

  2. The struggle between love and duty

  3. The conflict between good and evil

  4. The battle between truth and illusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central conflict in "The Necklace" is the desire for wealth and status, as Mathilde Loisel's obsession with material possessions leads to her downfall.

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

  1. The old man

  2. The police officer

  3. The narrator's friend

  4. The narrator


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" is the unnamed protagonist, who recounts the events leading up to the murder of the old man.

What is the significance of the setting in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  1. It creates a sense of poverty and hardship

  2. It highlights the importance of Christmas

  3. It emphasizes the contrast between wealth and poverty

  4. It symbolizes the couple's love for each other


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The setting of "The Gift of the Magi" is significant in creating a sense of poverty and hardship, as the couple struggles to make ends meet and find the perfect Christmas gifts for each other.

What is the main theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?

  1. The dangers of greed

  2. The power of fate

  3. The importance of family

  4. The consequences of tampering with the supernatural


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main theme of "The Monkey's Paw" is the consequences of tampering with the supernatural, as the wishes granted by the monkey's paw bring misfortune and tragedy to the White family.

In "The Lady or the Tiger", what is the prisoner's dilemma?

  1. To choose between two doors, one leading to a beautiful woman and the other to a ferocious tiger

  2. To choose between two paths, one leading to freedom and the other to death

  3. To choose between two choices, both of which have unknown consequences

  4. To choose between two options, both of which are equally desirable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prisoner's dilemma in "The Lady or the Tiger" is to choose between two doors, one leading to a beautiful woman and the other to a ferocious tiger, without knowing which door leads to which outcome.

What is the central conflict in "The Necklace"?

  1. The desire for wealth and status

  2. The struggle between love and duty

  3. The conflict between good and evil

  4. The battle between truth and illusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central conflict in "The Necklace" is the desire for wealth and status, as Mathilde Loisel's obsession with material possessions leads to her downfall.

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