Poe’s Short Stories: Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quiz: Quick Quiz

1 of 5
In "William Wilson," the doppelganger William Wilson is a projection of the narrator's ___.

Self-hatred
Curiosity
Regrets
Confusion

2 of 5
Which story explores the theme of the power of the dead over the living?

"The Cask of Amontillado"
"The Pit and the Pendulum"
"William Wilson"
"Ligeia"

3 of 5
In "The Cask of Amontillado," Fortunato's name (as contrasted with his unfortunate fate) is an example of ___.

Hamartia
Irony
Personification
Satire

4 of 5
In addition to "The Masque of the Red Death," the theme of masquerade also appears in ___.

"William Wilson"
"MS. Found in a Bottle"
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue"
"The Pit and the Pendulum"

5 of 5
In Poe's stories, animal imagery is often used to represent ___.

Innocence
Love
Stupidity
Murderous impulse

Poe’s Short Stories

Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quiz

1 of 5
In "William Wilson," the doppelganger William Wilson is a projection of the narrator's ___.

2 of 5
Which story explores the theme of the power of the dead over the living?

3 of 5
In "The Cask of Amontillado," Fortunato's name (as contrasted with his unfortunate fate) is an example of ___.

4 of 5
In addition to "The Masque of the Red Death," the theme of masquerade also appears in ___.

5 of 5
In Poe's stories, animal imagery is often used to represent ___.

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1 of 5 In "William Wilson," the doppelganger William Wilson is a projection of the narrator's ___.

2 of 5 Which story explores the theme of the power of the dead over the living?

3 of 5 In "The Cask of Amontillado," Fortunato's name (as contrasted with his unfortunate fate) is an example of ___.

4 of 5 In addition to "The Masque of the Red Death," the theme of masquerade also appears in ___.

5 of 5 In Poe's stories, animal imagery is often used to represent ___.

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1 of 5
In "William Wilson," the doppelganger William Wilson is a projection of the narrator's ___.

2 of 5
Which story explores the theme of the power of the dead over the living?

3 of 5
In "The Cask of Amontillado," Fortunato's name (as contrasted with his unfortunate fate) is an example of ___.

4 of 5
In addition to "The Masque of the Red Death," the theme of masquerade also appears in ___.

5 of 5
In Poe's stories, animal imagery is often used to represent ___.