Understanding Usher's Symbolism and Plot

What is the primary setting of "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

• A bustling city

• A remote mansion

• A sunny beach

• A crowded marketplace

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Who is the narrator visiting in "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

• His brother

• His childhood friend

• His teacher

• His cousin

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What illness does Roderick Usher suffer from?

• A heart condition

• A mental disorder

• A skin disease

• A respiratory illness

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What happens to the House of Usher at the end of the story?

• It is sold to a new family

• It collapses into the tarn

• It is renovated

• It is set on fire

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What does the raven symbolize in the story?

• Hope

• Death

• Love

• Wealth

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What is the significance of the bust of Pallas in the story?

• It represents wisdom

• It symbolizes the Usher family's legacy

• It is a symbol of power

• It represents the narrator's fear

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What does the chamber door symbolize in the story?

• Opportunity

• Mystery and the unknown

• Wealth

• Friendship

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Which character is buried alive in "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

• The narrator

• Roderick Usher

• Madeline Usher

• The family servant

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What is the relationship between Roderick and Madeline Usher?

• They are cousins

• They are siblings

• They are married

• They are friends

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What is the mood of "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

• Joyful and uplifting

• Dark and foreboding

• Light and humorous

• Calm and peaceful

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