Exploring the Themes of The Fall of the House of Usher

The narrator visits his childhood friend Roderick Usher, who is suffering from mental illness. The Usher family home is described as gloomy and mysterious. Roderick's sister, Madeline, dies and is temporarily entombed in the house. As the story progresses, the narrator experiences strange occurrences, culminating in Madeline's return from the tomb and the collapse of the house, symbolizing the end of the Usher family.

What season is described at the beginning of the narrator's journey to the House of Usher?

• Winter

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

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What is the relationship between the narrator and Roderick Usher?

• They are brothers

• They are childhood friends

• They are cousins

• They are strangers

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What peculiar trait is noted about the Usher family lineage?

• They have many branches

• They are known for their wealth

• They are known for their political influence

• They have no enduring branches

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What is one of the symptoms of Roderick Usher's condition?

• He suffers from a morbid acuteness of the senses

• He enjoys bright lights

• He loves loud noises

• He has a strong appetite

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What is the name of Roderick Usher's sister?

• Mary

• Margaret

• Madeline

• Martha

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What peculiar belief does Roderick Usher hold about inanimate objects?

• They can move on their own.

• They can change their shape.

• They possess a form of sentience.

• They can communicate with humans.

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Why does Roderick decide to temporarily entomb Madeline?

• To wait for a proper burial ceremony.

• To protect her from grave robbers.

• Due to the unusual nature of her illness.

• To perform a ritual.

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What change occurs in Roderick's behavior after Madeline's entombment?

• He begins to write poetry.

• He becomes more sociable.

• He starts to sleep more.

• He roams the house restlessly.

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What does the narrator hear while reading to Roderick?

• A dragon's roar.

• The sound of footsteps.

• A shield falling.

• Madeline's voice.

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

• It is set on fire.

• It collapses into the tarn.

• It is struck by lightning.

• It remains standing.

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