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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 Usher hope to gain from the narrator?
(a) An agreement to marry Usher's sister
(b) Solace
(c) Forgiveness
(d) Money

2. To what does the narrator compare his depression of the soul?
(a) The time when his oldest child died
(b) The time he learned he had to leave his home that he loved
(c) A post-opiate after-dream
(d) The time when his wife died

3. What does the narrator say is "cadaverously wan"?
(a) The glow of the lantern
(b) The light outside the window
(c) Usher's countenance
(d) The face of the servant that comes in behind Usher

4. What does the narrator hear as he paces through his apartment?
(a) The sound of chains dragging
(b) A light step
(c) A creaking door
(d) Labored breathing

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Usher offer as an example of his belief about plants?

3. What is the creature guarding?

4. From what does the narrator say his feelings about Usher must arise?

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

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