The Fall Of The House Of Usher

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    Usher's house was an ancient mansion.

    • True
    • False
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This quiz assesses understanding of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' focusing on key plot elements and character analysis. It tests comprehension of themes like decay and fear, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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  • 2. 

    Roderick Usher goes out shopping for his family.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 3. 

    Depressing means

    • Making you feel sad

    • Very strange

    Correct Answer
    A. Making you feel sad
    Explanation
    Depressing means making you feel sad. This term refers to something that causes a feeling of sadness or low spirits. It can be used to describe situations, events, or even people that have a negative impact on one's emotions, leading to a sense of sadness or melancholy.

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  • 4. 

    Usher has changed terribly since the narrator has seen him last.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Usher has undergone significant changes since the last time the narrator saw him. The word "terribly" implies that these changes are drastic or extreme in nature. Therefore, the statement is true as it indicates a noticeable transformation in Usher's appearance or behavior.

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  • 5. 

    Wjhat is the name of the narrator's boyhood friend?

    • Madeline

    • Robert

    • Roderick

    Correct Answer
    A. Roderick
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Roderick. This suggests that the name of the narrator's boyhood friend is Roderick.

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  • 6. 

    Usher is suffering from a evil mental disease.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Usher is suffering from an evil mental disease. Since this is a statement of fact, the correct answer would be "true" if we assume that the statement is true. However, without any further information or context, it is not possible to determine the accuracy or validity of the statement.

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  • 7. 

    The presence the narrator saw in the room was Madeline Usher.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The narrator saw Madeline Usher in the room. This means that Madeline Usher was physically present in the room at the time.

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  • 8. 

    Rodrerick called the narrator on the phone asking him for help.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False

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