The fall of the House of Usher part ONE

Where does the story take place?

• In England

• In the USA

• We don't know, it could be anywhere.

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Is it a first or a third person narrative ?

• A first-person narrative

• A third-person narrative

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What is the atmosphere like when the narrator arrives at his destination ?

• Welcoming

• Gloomy

• Lively

• Cheerful

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What is special about the house ?

• It is located on top of a hill.

• It is not in good condition.

• It has belonged to the narrator’s family for centuries.

• It has been bought by a rich entrepreneur.

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How does the narrator feel when he arrives?

• He is excited to meet his friend

• He is scared to approach this house, he feels ill-at-ease.

• He decides to go back but a servant convinces him to stay.

• He remembers the delightful moments he and Roderick spent together.

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The narrator will stay in the mansion for ...

• a few hours.

• the night

• a few weeks

• for ever

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Why has the narrator come here ?

• He is on excellent terms with his close friend Roderick.

• He has a business deal to make with the owner of the house.

• Roderick hopes that the narrator will cure his disease.

• His friend requested him to come because he was ill.

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Roderick Usher's condition?

• acuteness of the senses

• aversion to light

• aversion to most food

• insomnia

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