Part 1 Review

Front

What is the name of the narrator in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

The narrator's name is not explicitly mentioned.

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When does the story 'The Fall of the House of Usher' take place?

Back

The story takes place at the end of the year.

Front

Who wrote 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

The author is Edgar Allan Poe.

Front

How did Usher invite the narrator to his house?

Back

Usher invited the narrator by writing a letter.

Front

What notable feature does the narrator observe about the house's exterior?

Back

The narrator notices a fissure that extends from the roof to the tarn.

Front

What genre does 'The Fall of the House of Usher' belong to?

Back

It belongs to the Gothic horror genre.

Front

What is a key theme in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

A key theme is the decay of the family and the house.

Front

Describe the relationship between Roderick Usher and the narrator.

Back

Roderick Usher and the narrator are childhood friends.

Front

What is the significance of the house in the story?

Back

The house symbolizes the Usher family's decline and madness.

Front

What is the mood of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

The mood is dark, eerie, and foreboding.