The Fall of The House of Usher Quiz

What does the term "gloomy" mean?

• Bright and cheerful

• Dark and depressing

• Strange and frightening

• Full of life and energy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word describes something that is strange and frightening?

• Gloomy

• Decay

• Eerie

• Dread

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "decay"?

• A strong feeling of fear

• The process of rotting or decomposing

• Causing great sadness

• Lacking in light or brightness

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which term means a strong feeling of fear or apprehension?

• Gloomy

• Eerie

• Dread

• Tragic

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "tragic" mean?

• Causing great sadness or suffering

• Strange and frightening

• Dark and depressing

• The process of rotting

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was the condition of the House of Usher when the friend arrived?

• It was bright and lively

• It looked even worse than he remembered

• It was newly renovated

• It was full of people and noise

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did the friend feel as he walked through the dark hallways of the House of Usher?

• A sense of joy

• A sense of dread

• A sense of excitement

• A sense of relief

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was the state of the lake next to the House of Usher?

• It was clear and full of life

• It was dark and still

• It was frozen

• It was full of fish

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did the friend notice about the walls inside the House of Usher?

• They were freshly painted

• They were covered with dark paintings

• They were made of glass

• They were covered with mirrors

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What hung from the ceiling inside the House of Usher?

• Chandeliers

• Cobwebs

• Lights

• Paintings

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1