The Fall of the House of Usher

Which word best describes the mood at the beginning of "The House of Usher?"

• Comical

• Depressing

• Judgmental

• Humorous

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What is our narrator's name?

• Alexander

• Edgar

• Roderick

• We're not told

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What is our narrator's relation to Roderick usher?

• Childhood best friends

• Cousins

• They went to college together

• Brothers-in-law

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What happens shortly after our narrator enters Roderick Usher's house?

• He meets the family doctor

• He meets a young child

• He almost dies from a broken chandelier

• He find Usher passed out on the couch

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Which of the following is NOT said to bother Roderick Usher

• Bright light

• Stringed instruments

• Flavorful food

• Strong smells

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During which season of the year is "The Fall of the House of Usher" said to take place?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

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What does Roderick Usher blame on his physical and mental decline?

• Fear of his own death

• Fear of being left alone

• Fear of his own house

• All of the above

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What does the narrator feel when he sees Madeline walk by shortly after his arrival?

• Dread

• Happiness

• Confusion

• Sadness

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Following the death of his sister, what are two activities that Roderick frequently participates in?

• Painting and making music

• Hiking and painting

• Making music and writing stories

• Writing stories and meditating

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The purpose of the poem "The Haunted Palace" is to.......

• Showcase Usher's writing ability

• Foreshadow the downfall of the House of Usher

• Symbolize the death of Madeline

• Foreshadow Usher's future murders

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