Edgar Allan Poe - The Gold Bug

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Who is the author of 'The Gold Bug'?
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Edgar Allan Poe.
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What is the main theme of 'The Gold Bug'?
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The main theme is cryptography and the solving of a treasure map.
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Who is the protagonist of 'The Gold Bug'?
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The protagonist is William Legrand.
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Where is 'The Gold Bug' set?
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The story is set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.
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What insect is central to the story of 'The Gold Bug'?
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A gold-colored bug.
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Why is the gold bug important in the story?
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It is connected to the discovery of Captain Kidd's buried treasure.
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How does the protagonist discover the treasure map?
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By making a rubbing of the gold bug after it accidentally appears on a piece of parchment.
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What method does Legrand use to solve the cryptogram?
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He uses frequency analysis.
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What role does Jupiter play in the story?
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Jupiter is Legrand's servant who accompanies him on the treasure hunt.
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How does the story incorporate elements of adventure?
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Through the treasure hunt and solving of a coded message.
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What is the relationship between realism and cryptography in 'The Gold Bug'?
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The story combines realistic descriptions with fictional use of a cipher.
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What literary genre does 'The Gold Bug' belong to?
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It is considered a mystery and adventure story.
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What kind of cipher is used in the story?
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A substitution cipher.
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What was significant about the publication of 'The Gold Bug'?
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It was popular and won a prize for a writing competition.
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How does 'The Gold Bug' reflect Poe's interest in puzzles?
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Poe's interest is evident in the story's focus on solving a cryptogram to find treasure.
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