Exploring The Fall of the House of Usher Part 1

What was the weather like on the day the letter arrived?

• Snowy and cold

• Bright and sunny

• Windy and overcast

• Rainy and gloomy

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Who was the letter from?

• Jonathan's father

• Roderick Usher

• A distant cousin

• Jennifer's friend

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What did Jonathan plan to write to Roderick about?

• His recent marriage

• His new job

• His health issues

• His travel plans

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What was Roderick's main concern mentioned in the letter?

• Financial troubles

• Acute illness plaguing him and his sister

• A legal dispute

• A lost family heirloom

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What did Jonathan and Jennifer notice about the silence during their journey?

• It was filled with distant noises

• It was total and complete

• It was occasionally broken by the wind

• It was interrupted by animal sounds

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Jonathan recall about the dog they encountered?

• It was a stray dog from the city

• It looked exactly like a dog from 25 years ago

• It was a friendly neighborhood dog

• It was a new breed he had never seen

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What was Jonathan's initial impression of the House of Usher?

• It was warm and welcoming

• It was sinister and uninviting

• It was small and cozy

• It was modern and well-maintained

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who greeted Jonathan and Jennifer at the House of Usher?

• A butler named Thaddius

• Madeleine Usher

• Roderick Usher

• A gardener

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What was unusual about the accommodations in the House of Usher?

• There were no beds

• There were no rooms for two people

• There was no running water

• There was no electricity

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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How long had it been since the suite of Mr. Usher's mother was opened?

• 30 years

• 22 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4