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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. Why does Usher want to wait a fortnight?
(a) His cousin will have returned for the funeral
(b) Usher is suspicious of the physicians' motives
(c) The moon will be full again
(d) His sister was greatly loved and many people will want to pay their respects

2. For what is the light coming through the windows of the room sufficient?
(a) To distinguish many of the objects in the room
(b) To read or sew by
(c) To observe the gaunt frame of the master of the house
(d) To avoid tripping over the furniture

3. How does the narrator feel when he gained his first glimpse of the House of Usher?
(a) Optimistic
(b) Hopeful
(c) Gloomy
(d) Anxious

4. How does the narrator know Usher is not asleep?
(a) Usher's eyes are wide open
(b) Usher is mumbling to himself
(c) Usher is humming
(d) Usher is pacing even though his eyes are closed

5. What does the narrator often call Usher?
(a) Eccentric
(b) Sadistic
(c) Misguided
(d) Hypochondriac

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people does the narrator say is suggested in Usher's nose?

2. What does Usher believe will happen concerning his illness?

3. What color does the narrator say are the floors in the house of Usher?

4. For what place does the narrator say the atmosphere of the House of Usher has no affinity?

5. What does the narrator doubt when he studies over Usher's countenance?

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