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The Fall of the House of Usher
Quiz
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English
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11th Grade
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Danielle Ross
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. What is the primary mood established in the opening description of the House of Usher?
joyful
peaceful
foreboding
peaceful
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which character is described as suffering from a mysterious illness?
Narrator
Roderick
Madeline
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does the House of Usher symbolize in the story?
wealth and power
death and decay
love and friendship
adventure and excitement
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What ultimately happens to the House of Usher?
It's restored
Becomes a museum
Collapses into pond
It is sold
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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