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Mastering the Art of Storytelling: A Quiz on Classic Short Stories

Description: Mastering the Art of Storytelling: A Quiz on Classic Short Stories
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In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator's obsession with his victim's ____ drives him to murder.

  1. eye

  2. heart

  3. breath

  4. voice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The narrator's obsession with his victim's "vulture eye" leads him to believe that the eye is evil and must be destroyed.

In "The Gift of the Magi," Della sells her ____ to buy her husband a Christmas present.

  1. hair

  2. dress

  3. shoes

  4. jewelry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Della sells her beautiful long hair to buy her husband a platinum watch chain for Christmas.

In "The Monkey's Paw," the White family receives a ____ as a gift from a fakir.

  1. magic lamp

  2. genie's bottle

  3. monkey's paw

  4. cursed idol


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The White family receives a monkey's paw as a gift from a fakir, which grants them three wishes but with unforeseen consequences.

In "The Necklace," Mathilde Loisel borrows a diamond ____ from her friend, Madame Forestier.

  1. necklace

  2. bracelet

  3. earrings

  4. brooch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mathilde Loisel borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Forestier, to attend a ball.

In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet ____ on her chest as a punishment for adultery.

  1. letter

  2. symbol

  3. mark

  4. badge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hester Prynne is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her chest as a punishment for adultery.

In "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor seeks revenge on Fortunato for an unspecified ____.

  1. insult

  2. betrayal

  3. theft

  4. murder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Montresor seeks revenge on Fortunato for an unspecified insult, which he believes is unforgivable.

In "The Lady or the Tiger?," the protagonist is given a choice between two doors, one of which leads to a ____ and the other to a beautiful ____.

  1. tiger, princess

  2. lion, queen

  3. bear, maiden

  4. wolf, duchess


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist is given a choice between two doors, one of which leads to a tiger and the other to a beautiful princess.

In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator's guilt and paranoia eventually lead to his ____.

  1. confession

  2. suicide

  3. insanity

  4. arrest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The narrator's guilt and paranoia eventually lead him to confess his crime to the police.

In "The Gift of the Magi," Della and Jim's love for each other is symbolized by their ____ gifts.

  1. hair ornament and watch chain

  2. necklace and earrings

  3. scarf and gloves

  4. hat and coat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Della and Jim's love for each other is symbolized by their hair ornament and watch chain, which they sacrifice to buy each other Christmas presents.

In "The Monkey's Paw," the White family's first wish is for ____.

  1. wealth

  2. health

  3. happiness

  4. love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The White family's first wish is for wealth, which they receive in the form of \u00a3200.

In "The Necklace," Mathilde Loisel eventually replaces the lost diamond necklace with a ____ one.

  1. fake

  2. real

  3. stolen

  4. borrowed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mathilde Loisel eventually replaces the lost diamond necklace with a fake one, made of paste.

In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne's daughter, ____, is the result of her adulterous relationship with Arthur Dimmesdale.

  1. Pearl

  2. Ruby

  3. Sapphire

  4. Emerald


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hester Prynne's daughter, Pearl, is the result of her adulterous relationship with Arthur Dimmesdale.

In "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor leads Fortunato to his ____, where he intends to take revenge.

  1. cellar

  2. dungeon

  3. vault

  4. crypt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Montresor leads Fortunato to his cellar, where he intends to take revenge.

In "The Lady or the Tiger?," the protagonist's fate is ultimately determined by the ____ of the princess.

  1. mercy

  2. wrath

  3. love

  4. jealousy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist's fate is ultimately determined by the mercy of the princess.

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