Untitled Deck Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the title of the story by Washington Irving set in Sleepy Hollow?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Who is the protagonist of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
Ichabod Crane, a lanky and superstitious schoolteacher from Connecticut.
What tragic event happens to Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
He encounters the ghostly figure of the Headless Horseman during his ride home.
Who competes with Ichabod Crane for Katrina Van Tassel’s affection?
Brom Van Brunt (Brom Bones), a brawny and confident local man.
What does the Headless Horseman represent in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
A ghostly figure believed to be a former soldier seeking revenge.
What is the title of the detective story by Edgar Allan Poe?
The Purloined Letter
Who is the brilliant detective in The Purloined Letter?
C. Auguste Dupin, known for his sharp reasoning.
What is the main plot of The Purloined Letter?
Dupin is tasked with recovering a stolen letter hidden in plain sight.
Who is the antagonist in The Purloined Letter?
Minister D—, a high-ranking government official who has stolen the letter.
What is the title of the story that features Roderick Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher
What is the relationship between Roderick and Madeline Usher?
They are twin siblings, both suffering from mysterious illnesses.
What happens to the Usher family in The Fall of the House of Usher?
The story culminates in a dramatic and supernatural conclusion.
What is the title of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story about a minister wearing a black veil?
The Minister’s Black Veil
What does Reverend Hooper’s black veil symbolize?
Secret sin and the nature of human mortality.
What is the consequence of Reverend Hooper wearing the veil?
He faces increasing isolation and the eventual death of his fiancée.
What is the title of the story that revolves around Aylmer and Georgiana?
The Birthmark
What does Aylmer obsess over in The Birthmark?
Removing Georgiana’s birthmark, which he believes mars her beauty.
What tragic outcome results from Aylmer’s obsession in The Birthmark?
Georgiana sacrifices herself for Aylmer’s desire to rid her of the mark.
What is the title of Herman Melville’s story featuring Bartleby?
Bartleby, the Scrivener
What is Bartleby’s famous response to requests?
“I would prefer not to.”
What is the main theme of Bartleby, the Scrivener?
The struggle of the individual against societal expectations.
What is the title of the novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts?
The Scarlet Letter
Who is the protagonist of The Scarlet Letter?
Hester Prynne, who is publicly shamed for committing adultery.
What does the scarlet ‘A’ symbolize in The Scarlet Letter?
Hester’s sin of adultery and her public shame.
