Question

collaborative discussion
with a partner, discuss whether all the events in this story actually take place, or whether some of them occur only in the minds of the characters.
assessment practice
answer these questions before moving on to the analyze the text section on the following page.

1. why does the narrator come to visit the house of usher?

a he wants to see madeline, whom he has secretly loved for years.
b roderick wrote to him, requesting help during a stressful time.
c he hopes to inherit the house of usher after its owners pass away.
d as a doctor, he plans to cure madeline of her emotional disorder.
roderick ushers appearance is
a severe and handsome
b icy and unemotional
c wild and ungroomed
d pleasant and open

1. what finally happens to the house of usher?

a it breaks apart and sinks without a trace.
b it burns to the ground, leaving only a stone tomb.
c it becomes legendary within the region for being haunted.
d it is swept away by a powerful storm.

Explanation:

For question 1, in "The Fall of the House of Usher", Roderick writes to the narrator asking for help during his stressful time. For question 2, Roderick's appearance is described as wild and ungroomed. For question 3, the House of Usher breaks apart and sinks without a trace.

Answer:

1. B. Roderick wrote to him, requesting help during a stressful time.
2. C. wild and ungroomed
3. A. It breaks apart and sinks without a trace.