How does Roderick Usher die?

His sister falls on him (causing a heart attack from fear)

The walls of the house fall on him

What can you infer about the brother and sister's economic status in "House Taken Over"?

They have enough money to live comfortably.

They have very few possessions.

They rely on friends to support them.

They take in boarders to earn extra money.

The narrator and his sister's house is _____________.

a house that has been passed from generation to generation.

painted with a mural on the outside.

What does the narrator and his sister do when they realize the back part of the house has been taken over?

They go to the front of the house.

How is the behavior the siblings exhibit during sleep different from their behavior while awake?

restless when sleeping but quiet while awake

noisy during the day and quiet when sleeping.

noisy during the day and restless when sleeping

quiet during the day and quiet when sleeping

What happens to the brother and sister at the end of the story "House Taken Over?"

They leave the house and throw away the key.

They fight the spirit that is taking over the house.

They live happily in the home with the spirits.

What is realistic about “House Taken Over”?

The brother and sister keep busy cleaning house and working on hobbies

The brother and sister cannot understand their home’s invasion

The outside forces are allowed to take over the house without any opposition.

The house resists the nameless intruders for as long as possible.

What is the narrative tone of “House Taken Over” that contributes to the magical realism of the story?

matter-of-fact (little emotion)

What is the main idea of the story House Taken Over?

Each time people avoid confronting their fear, they lose a little more of themselves, until, finally, they have lost everything.

People should take up hobbies to make them stay busy and not get bored.

When you are wealthy, bad things don't happen to you.

If you live a happy life, good things will happen to you.

How are the houses similar in "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "House Taken Over?" 2 correct answers.

both have been owned by families for a long time

both are large and show how rich the owners are.

both are falling apart with cracks

How do the two stories differ in their approach to telling about events, characters, and places?

"The Fall of the House of Usher" is about frightening events.

"House Taken Over" calmly shows a growing threat.

"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a calm setting with peace and happiness.

"House Taken Over" shows characters panicking and running about the house.

The Fall of the House of Usher & House Taken Over Quiz

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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

they're twins

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they were cousins

they were married

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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The Fall of the House of Usher & House Taken Over Quiz

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

What did Usher think was causing him and his sister to be sick?

Roderick's mental state throughout the story can best be described as _____________.

What instrument does Roderick play?

The poem titled "The Haunted Palace" expresses__________

Upon her death, where is Madeline put?

What does the narrator learn about Roderick and Madeline?

How does Roderick Usher die?

The themes of the story concern___________

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