Fall of the House of Usher Review Quiz

Which character was invited to visit Roderick Usher?

• The Narrator

• Madeline Usher

• Ethelred

• The King

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Who was deathly ill and thought to have died?

• The king

• Roderick Usher

• Madeline Usher

• The Doctors

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Who fears that the house is making them ill?

• The Narrator

• Roderick Usher

• Madeline Usher

• Ethelred

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What is the large noticeable feature about the outside of the house?

• a fissure

• fungi

• vacant, eye like windows

• ugly trees

Which of the following IS NOT a characteristic of GOTHIC Literature?

• Fear

• Melancholy atmosphere

• Happiness

• Emotional Distress

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

• Extremely agitated and anxious

• optimistic

• relaxed

• Pleased

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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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In Gothic novels, the conflict is often....

• person vs. technology
• person vs. society
• person vs. supernatural

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What is almost always true about the setting of novels in Gothic Literature?

• Takes place in the wild west
• Revolves around a castle or mansion
• Full of joy and happiness
• Straight forward with no hidden messages

Narration in Gothic Literature is usually highly emotional with lots of twists and turns. 

• True
• False