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"House Taken Over" with "The Fall of the House of Usher"
"House Taken Over" with "The Fall of the House of Usher"
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FIRST READ: Comprehension Identify the choice that best answers the question.
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1
She sat by the fire knitting scarves and humming a song. (object of a preposition)
She
fire
song
scarves
2
In which of the following circumstances would a person’s voice
most likely
be
muffled
?
if the person were making an announcement over a loudspeaker
if the person were wearing a scarf over his or her mouth
if the person were singing in a concert
if the person were speaking calmly to a friend
3
PART A What can you infer about the brother and sister’s economic status in “House Taken Over”?
They rely on friends to support them.
They take in boarders to earn extra money.
They have few possessions.
They have enough money to live comfortably.
4
At the beginning of “HTO" how do the narrator and his sister Irene spend most of their days?
sleeping ,visiting with friends
cleaning , knitting
knitting, sleeping
shopping, cleaning
5
If a room can be accurately described as
spacious, which is true?
The room must be beautiful.
People must feel hot in the room.
Many people must be able to fit in the room.
The room must be filled with light.
6
In “HTO,” which 2 answers most clearly suggest that the characters are nervous and afraid?
They occupy themselves by cleaning.
They cannot fall asleep & have trouble sleeping peacefully.
They intentionally stop thinking.
They prefer to spend time in their rooms.
7
The man’s thoughtful and pained expression conveyed an attitude of worry. (preposition)
and
of
The
an
8
Which of the following things would
most likely
be described as
obscure
?
a rare book
a familiar magazine
a daily newspaper
a popular blog
9
How are the houses similar in “TFOTHU” and “HTO”? Pick two
Both are located in urban areas.
Both have long been in the owners’ families.
Both are large and reflect the wealth of the owners.
Both are very ordinary homes.
10
Which describes the mood or feeling, in “House Taken Over”?
depressed
creepy
violent
lonely
11
The mood at the party had not changed; then suddenly, the visitors were gone. (prep phrase)
had not changed
at the party
then suddenly
were gone
12
What is the narrative tone of “HTO” that contributes
most clearly
to the magical realism?
humorous even when describing sad events
tense even when describing ordinary events
sentimental even when describing meaningless events
matter-of-fact even when describing mysterious events
13
In “HTO,” what do the characters do when the back section of the house is taken over?
They open the gate and clear out the other rooms.
They sell the house and move away.
They call the police and file a report.
They move into the other part of the house.
