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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fall of the House of Usher.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Usher carrying as he knocks on the narrator's door?
(a) A book
(b) A sword
(c) A lantern
(d) A Bible

2. From what does the narrator say his feelings about Usher must arise?
(a) A bit of fancy
(b) A dream
(c) His earlier envy of Rodney's great intellect when they were in school together
(d) His lack of knowing Rodney's family

3. What does the narrator offer to read to Usher?
(a) One of Usher's favorite romances
(b) An epic poem by Homer
(c) The Bible
(d) "The Charge of the Light Brigade."

4. Of what does the narrator suggest the MS. he receives gives evidence?
(a) Overwhelming sorrow
(b) Unnatural calm
(c) Delicate intellect
(d) Nervous agitation

5. What is one word the author uses to describe the furniture?
(a) Comfortable
(b) Comfortless
(c) Well maintained
(d) Fragile

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator know Usher is not asleep?

2. What does the narrator see when he looks in Usher's eyes?

3. From where does Usher think he got his malady?

4. How does Usher announce Madeline's death?

5. What color is the light coming through the windows?

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