"The Fall of the House of Usher"

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

• sanctimonious

• dreadful

• judgmental

• pallid

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What is our narrator's name?

• Alexander

• Usher

• 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 is the large noticeable feature about the outside of the house that the narrator immediately notices?

• a fissure

• fungi

• brand new windows

• ugly trees

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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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What is "the remarkable fact" concerning the House of Usher?

• It is originally from Romania

• It posses royal blood

• it lies entirely in the direct line of descent

• every member has left

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What was Roderick's fear for when his sister dies?

• He would be the last Usher

• He would have to move out

• He would never be able to be rid of his illness

• He would be killed by her zombie

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Why did Roderick Usher place his sister in a coffin in the family vault?

• He thought she would be a zombie

• He thought there were grave diggers afoot

• He thought doctors would examine or steal the body

• He wanted to be closer to his sister even in death

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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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Following her death and shortly before entombment, we find out that Roderick and Madeline were actually

• Not related

• Cousins

• Twins

• Father and daughter

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