The Fall of the House of Usher

1.     What is the primary mood established in the opening description of the House of Usher?

• joyful

• peaceful

• foreboding

• peaceful

Which character is described as suffering from a mysterious illness?

• Narrator

• Roderick

• Madeline

What does the House of Usher symbolize in the story?

• wealth and power

• death and decay

• love and friendship

• adventure and excitement

How does Roderick Usher’s behavior change throughout the story?

• He becomes more cheerful

• He becomes more sociable

• He becomes increasingly paranoid

• He becomes indifferent

What event does the narrator witness that contributes to the story's climax?

• Roderick's recovery

• Madeline's funeral

• The collapse of the house

• A storm

What is the fate of Madeline Usher at the end of the story?

• She escapes

• She dies

• She marries the narrator

• She becomes a ghose

How does the story reflect the theme of duality (doubles) ?

• Through Roderick and Madeline

• Through light and dark

• Through setting and action

• All of these

What ultimately happens to the House of Usher?

• It's restored

• Becomes a museum

• Collapses into pond

• It is sold

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of Edgar Allan Poe in this story?

• Simple and straightforward

• Dark and descriptive

• Humorous and light hearted

• Informational and factual