The Fall of the House of Usher Study Flash Cards Guide 1

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At the beginning of “The Fall of the House of Usher,” what does the narrator do?

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He travels to visit Roderick Usher at Usher’s family home.

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Which phrase best describes Usher’s state of mind in “The Fall of the House of Usher”?

Back

nervous and agitated

Front

In “The Fall of the House of Usher,” what does Usher say is his biggest fear?

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being frightened to death

Front

What happens to Madeline Usher in “The Fall of the House of Usher”?

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She appears to die, is mistakenly entombed, but then revives and forces her way to freedom before dying.

Front

What is the most accurate description of the ending of "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

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During a storm, the barely perceptible fissure in the façade of the house widens until the house collapses.

Front

If a storm were to annihilate a building, what would most likely happen?

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The building would be reduced to small fragments.

Front

Which of the following would most likely be considered an antiquity?

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a vase from ancient times

Front

Best example of a tumultuous event?

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A storm so loud that it is hard to hear others speaking.

Front

Why does the narrator say the letter “admitted of no other than a personal reply” in “The Fall of the House of Usher”?

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The narrator feels obliged to respond to his friend’s request for a visit because his friend is clearly upset.

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In “The Fall of the House of Usher,” which details of the house’s interior seem to reflect Usher’s appearance and the condition of his mind?

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Usher’s physical and mental deterioration is reflected in the gloomy darkness, lack of comfort, and old, worn-out possessions.