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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Which phrase best describes Usher’s state of mind by the end of “The Fall of the House of Usher”?

• cautious & glum

• dull and depressed

• suspicious & miserable

• nervous & agitated

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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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In the story, what does Usher say is his biggest fear?

• being frightened to death

• being accidentally buried alive

• the death of his sister Madeline

• the collapse of his family's home

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Which of the following does NOT 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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Which of the following is one of Roderick Usher’s disturbing ideas?

• Usher believes that his house has awareness, like a living thing.

• Usher believes that his house will fall apart, sliding into the tarn.

• Usher believes that his sister will die, even though she is healthy.

• Usher believes that the narrator has held a grudge, ever since boyhood.

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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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If a storm were to annihilate a building, which of the following would most likely be the result?

• it would have part of its roof torn off

• it would be damaged but remain standing

• it would be reduced to rubble

• it would be removed from its foundation

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