The Fall of the House of Usher

Which statement best describes how the setting changes throughout Scene 2? Choose TWO.

• There's a jump forward in time.

• The Usher house appears.

• An antique store in Massachusetts appears.

• There's a jump backward in time.

What is the overall mood, or feeling, of the play?

• joyful and light

• dark and creepy

• exciting and adventurous

• romantic and dreamy

Consider this line from scene 3:

Roderick: Oh Charlie, I am as jumpy as a cat.

This line contains a simile to describe how ---- Roderick is.

• curious

• angry

• nervous

• sad

I can stand only the softest fabrics against my skin. The smell of flowers makes me ill, and I am tormented by even the faintest light. What does tormented mean?

• embarrassed

• pained

• excited

• distressed

When Roderick learns the news of Madeline's death in Scene 4, he feels ---?

• calm

• relieved

• excited

• distressed