The fall of the House Usher
Who is the author of the story?
Edgar Allan Poe
Who is the author of the story?
Julio Cortazar
To destroy completely or to obliterate
Annihilate
Which Literary Genre has recognizible characters who feel, act and react in customary ways?
Magical Realism
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the relationship between Roderick Usher and the narrator?
He was Roderick Usher's childhood friend?
What is the primary setting of "House Taken Over"?
It is a spacious family home
A narrow opening or crack
Fissure
Which Literary Genre has bleak or remote settings?
Gothic Literature
Which treaty ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
Name Roderick's Usher sister
Lady Madeline Usher
How do the siblings initially respond to the noises they hear?
They dismiss the sounds as something they can ignore?
The process of dissolving or breaking down, often used to refer to the decay of something
Dissolution
Which Literary Genre has a gloomy mood?
Gothic Literature
What was the main cause of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Explain the significance of the word "dissolution" in relation to the Usher family.
The disintegration or decay of the Usher lineage and their ancestral home
How does Irene contribute to their daily life?
She takes care of the household chores and enjoys knitting
Something characterized by disorder, confusion, or a lot of noise and chaos
Tumultous
Which Literary Genre has fantastic events that coexist with realistic characters and actions?
Magical Realism
Who is the author of "Frankenstein"?
Mary Shelley
How many people died in the story?
2
How do the siblings sustain themselves financially in "House Taken Over"?
They rely on an inheritance and the family’s savings
In House Taken Over, what does the term "unvoiced" imply about the characters' feelings?
That they have unexpressed emotions or concerns
Describe the differences from Magical Realism and Gothic
Student may say the characteristics of both movements.
In "Pride and Prejudice," who is the protagonist?
Elizabeth Bennet