The Fall of the House of Usher

What kills Roderick at the end of the story?

• fear

• Madeline

• Roderick

• the narrator

What is seen through the fissure at the end of the story?

• moon

• lightning

• whirlwind

• darkness

Which word best describes the mood at the beginning of "The House of Usher?"

• sanctimonious

• dreadful

• judgmental

• pallid

What is "the remarkable fact" concerning the House of Usher?

• It is originally from Romania

• It posses royal blood

• it lies entirely in the direct line of descent

• every member has left

What happens in the closing scene of the story?

• Madeline appears

• Roderick collapses

• the house collapses

• all of the above

What is our narrator's name?

• Alexander

• Usher

• Roderick

• We're not told

What is our narrator's relation to Roderick usher?

• Childhood best friends

• Cousins

• They went to college together

• Brothers-in-law

Which of the following is NOT said to bother Roderick Usher?

• Bright light

• Stringed instruments

• Flavorful food

• Strong smells

What was Roderick's fear for when his sister dies?

• He would be the last Usher

• He would have to move out

• He would never be able to be rid of his illness

• He would be killed by her zombie

Following the death of his sister, what are two activities that Roderick frequently participates in?

• Painting and making music

• Hiking and painting

• Making music and writing stories

• Writing stories and meditating