Fall of House of Usher Vocab and Comp.

What feature does the narrator notice about the exterior of the house which extends from roof to tarn

• a fissure
• fungi
• vacant, eye-like windows
• fallen masonry

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Upon her death, where is Madeline put?

• in a vault
• family crypt
• family burial ground
• church on property

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

What does the narrator learn about Roderick and Madeline?

• they're twins
• they weren't really related
• they were cousins
• they were married

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Roderick's mental state can best be described as___________

• Optimistic and relaxed

• Extremely agitated

• Slightly depressed

• content and excited to see his friend

The poem titled "The Haunted Palace" expresses__________

• Roderick's state of mind
• Madeline's mental state
• A satiric commentary on the narrator
• comic relief

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Roderick believes that the family's problems are caused by__________

• Bad luck
• Contagious disease
• Poor nutrition
• The evil atmosphere of the mansion

The themes of the story concern___________

• Fear of death and madness
• The kindness of friends
• Proper burial techniques
• The mystery of Gothic mansions

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

There are many fissures on sidewalks.

• fissures is used correctly

• fissures is used incorrectly

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

a long, narrow crack or opening

• fissure

• earthquake

• rending

• dissolution

If something is described as an antiquity, it is most likely

• very old

• very new

• very shiny

• most likely garbage