View a FREE sample

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 the narrator unable to see in the room?
(a) The fact that there was someone else in the room besides his friend
(b) The colors of the tapestries
(c) The expression on his friend's face
(d) The recesses of the ceiling

2. What was the duty of the Echoes in the song?
(a) To sing of the wit and wisdom of their king
(b) To calm the agitated soul
(c) To remind all of the light
(d) To drive the ruler mad

3. How does the narrator describe Usher's demeanor?
(a) Restrained hysteria
(b) Cautious
(c) Confident
(d) Aggressive

4. What does the narrator say about Usher after they had placed Madeline's coffin in the vault below the narrator's apartments?
(a) Usher burned all his paintings of Madeline
(b) Usher actually smiled a few times
(c) Usher seemed more at peace
(d) Usher did very little but wander from room to room

5. What feelings arise in the narrator while first gazing upon Usher?
(a) Bitterness and curiosity
(b) Terror
(c) Anger
(d) Pity and awe

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of activities do Usher and the narrator do together over the next few days?

2. Between what two poles does Usher's actions alternate?

3. What does the narrator say is the cause of his initial impression and feelings as he approaches the House of Usher?

4. What does the narrator say is dangerous to Usher?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 341 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample