Analyzing Usher: Textual Evidence Quiz

What is the central idea of "The Fall of the House of Usher" Part 1?

• The importance of family heritage

• The impact of isolation on mental health

• The beauty of the Usher mansion

• The power of friendship

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Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in "The Fall of the House of Usher" Part 1?

• To entertain with a thrilling story

• To inform about historical architecture

• To persuade readers to avoid isolation

• To explore themes of madness and decay

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How does Edgar Allan Poe introduce the setting in "The Fall of the House of Usher" Part 1?

• By describing the weather

• By detailing the history of the Usher family

• By painting a vivid picture of the Usher mansion

• By recounting a dream

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What rhetorical device does Poe use to create a sense of foreboding in "The Fall of the House of Usher" Part 1?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

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Identify a piece of textual evidence that supports the theme of decay in "The Fall of the House of Usher" Part 1.

• "The windows were long, narrow, and pointed."

• "The entire family lay in the direct line of descent."

• "The discoloration of ages had been great."

• "The house was of an excessive antiquity."

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Analyze how the author develops the character of Roderick Usher in Part 1 of the story.

• Through his interactions with the narrator

• Through his letters to the narrator

• Through the description of his physical appearance

• Through the history of the Usher family

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What inference can be made about the relationship between the narrator and Roderick Usher?

• They are distant relatives.

• They are childhood friends.

• They are business partners.

• They are strangers.

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Determine the effect of the setting on the mood of "The Fall of the House of Usher" Part 1.

• It creates a sense of joy and celebration.

• It establishes a mood of mystery and suspense.

• It evokes feelings of nostalgia and warmth.

• It sets a tone of adventure and excitement.

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How does the author use symbolism to enhance the theme in "The Fall of the House of Usher" Part 1?

• By using the Usher family crest

• By describing the Usher mansion

• By detailing the Usher family history

• By mentioning the Usher family portrait

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What is the significance of the title "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

• It refers to the physical collapse of the mansion.

• It symbolizes the decline of the Usher family.

• It indicates the end of an era.

• It suggests a change in leadership.

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