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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 does the narrator hear through the noises of the storm?
(a) Screaming
(b) Horses galloping
(c) A trumpet blowing
(d) Low and indefinite sounds

2. What does the narrator realize the closer he becomes to Usher?
(a) Usher is not as bad off as the narrator first believes
(b) It is futile to try to cheer Usher
(c) Usher only wants to cause the narrator discomfort
(d) Usher is faking his problems

3. What does the narrator say is the cause of his initial impression and feelings as he approaches the House of Usher?
(a) A combination of how the entire outside of the house and grounds appeared
(b) A combination of his trepidation about his new job and being recently widowed
(c) The knowledge that his best friend has died in that house
(d) The desire to do well in his new employment

4. How does Usher greet the narrator?
(a) With grave formality
(b) With a vivacious warmth
(c) With charmed indifference
(d) With a certain amount of cynicism

5. What does Roderick Usher hope will happen through a visit by the narrator?
(a) The narrator will endeavor to convince Usher's uncle of Usher's competence
(b) The narrator will convince the judge of the unjustness of the legal situation
(c) The narrator will cheer up Usher
(d) The narrator will fall in love with Usher's sister

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usher say about his relationship with his sister?

2. What does the narrator say Roderick Usher painted?

3. What does the narrator say Usher must not do?

4. What odors does Usher find oppressive?

5. What does the narrator note about the mansion's walls?

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