The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

11th Grade

9 Qs

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The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

Danielle Ross

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

1.     What is the primary mood established in the opening description of the House of Usher?

joyful

peaceful

foreboding

peaceful

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which character is described as suffering from a mysterious illness?

Narrator

Roderick

Madeline

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What does the House of Usher symbolize in the story?

wealth and power

death and decay

love and friendship

adventure and excitement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How does Roderick Usher’s behavior change throughout the story?

He becomes more cheerful

He becomes more sociable

He becomes increasingly paranoid

He becomes indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What event does the narrator witness that contributes to the story's climax?

Roderick's recovery

Madeline's funeral

The collapse of the house

A storm

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the fate of Madeline Usher at the end of the story?

She escapes

She dies

She marries the narrator

She becomes a ghose

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How does the story reflect the theme of duality (doubles) ?

Through Roderick and Madeline

Through light and dark

Through setting and action

All of these

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What ultimately happens to the House of Usher?

It's restored

Becomes a museum

Collapses into pond

It is sold

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of Edgar Allan Poe in this story?

Simple and straightforward

Dark and descriptive

Humorous and light hearted

Informational and factual