Dark Hauntings: "The Fall of the House of Usher"

Question 1

Which setting is described here? ✔ Roderick’s studythe narrator’s houseUsher’s tarn

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Roderick’s study

Question 2

What single effect does the setting and mood of this passage create?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: It creates an effect of fear and darkness because of the look and color of the room.

Question 3

Which setting details cause the narrator to feel uneasy? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: the dark furniture; D: the curtains that sway because of an approaching storm

Question 4

Which detail in the passage changes the mood from unease to horror?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: “certain low and indefinite sounds”

Question 5

Which words does the narrator use to describe the mood of Roderick’s room? Check the three best choices.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: “dark”; D: “inaccessible”; F: “comfortless”

Dark Hauntings: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Answers