Fall Of The House Of Usher

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1. What mood does Poe create at the beginning of the story, The Fall of the House of Usher, and how is this mood established?

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The correct answer is "Creepy, eerie, haunting, scary." This mood is established through the use of descriptive language such as "a pestilent, mystic vapor" and "Tangled fungus covering the walls." These word choices evoke a sense of unease and foreboding, setting a creepy and eerie atmosphere for the story.

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Edgar Allan Poe Quizzes & Trivia

This Quiz follows study of several Short Stories written by Edgar Allen Poe, particularly adressing The Fall of the House of Usher.

2. What is the name of the narrator in the story?

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The question asks for the name of the narrator in the story. However, it is stated that the name of the narrator is never mentioned. Therefore, the correct answer is "Never mentioned."

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3. During the whole of a dull, ___________________, and soundless day in the ________________ of the year.....

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The correct answer is "dark, autumn". The phrase "dull, somber, and soundless day" suggests a lack of excitement, gloominess, and silence. These characteristics are commonly associated with the autumn season, when the days become shorter, the weather becomes colder, and nature prepares for the winter. Additionally, the phrase "middle of the year" further supports the answer, as autumn falls in the middle of the calendar year.

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4. What happened at the end of the story?

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At the end of the story, multiple events occurred simultaneously. The house fell down, indicating its complete destruction. Rodderick collapsed from fear, suggesting that the overwhelming terror he experienced caused him to lose consciousness. Additionally, Madeline appeared in the doorway, possibly indicating her return from the dead or a supernatural presence. Therefore, the answer "All of these" is correct as all the mentioned events happened at the end of the story.

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