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"House Taken Over" with "The Fall of the House of Usher" Test Review
"House Taken Over" with "The Fall of the House of Usher" Test Review
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This is a test review in preparation for the test on the short story "House Taken Over".
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1
The man’s thoughtful and pained expression conveyed an attitude of worry. (preposition)
an
The
and
of
2
The mood at the party had not changed; then suddenly, the visitors were gone. (prep phrase)
were gone
had not changed
then suddenly
at the party
3
The snow on the rooftop was white and fluffy. (object of the preposition)
fluffy
snow
on
rooftop
4
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.
5
In which of the following circumstances would a person’s voice
most likely
be
muffled
?
if the person were speaking calmly to a friend
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
6
Which of the following things would
most likely
be described as
obscure
?
a daily newspaper
a rare book
a popular blog
a familiar magazine
7
The empty side of the house was desolate and eerie because it was so quiet. (preposition)
was
eerie
so
of
8
Act One of the play was so slow-moving and boring that I fell asleep. (prep phrase)
that I fell asleep
of the play
was
slow-moving and boring
9
If a room can be accurately described as
spacious,
which is true?
Many people must be able to fit in the room.
People must feel hot in the room.
The room must be filled with light.
The room must be beautiful.
10
At the beginning of “HTO" how do the narrator and his sister Irene spend most of their days?
knitting, sleeping
cleaning , knitting
sleeping, visiting with friends
shopping, cleaning
11
In “HTO,” which 2 answers most clearly suggest that the characters are nervous and afraid?
They prefer to spend time in their rooms.
They cannot fall asleep & have trouble sleeping peacefully.
They intentionally stop thinking.
They occupy themselves by cleaning.
12
What can you infer about the brother and sister’s economic status in “House Taken Over”?
They rely on friends to support them.
They have few possessions.
They take in boarders to earn extra money.
They have enough money to live comfortably.
13
How are the houses similar in “TFOTHU” and “HTO”? (There are TWO correct answers.)
Both are located in urban areas.
Both are very ordinary homes.
Both are large and reflect the wealth of the owners.
Both have long been in the owners’ families.
14
What is the narrative tone of “HTO” that contributes
most clearly
to the magical realism?
sentimental even when describing meaningless events
humorous even when describing sad events
tense even when describing ordinary events
matter-of-fact even when describing mysterious events
15
Which describes the mood or feeling, in “House Taken Over”?
creepy
violent
lonely
depressed
16
She sat by the fire knitting scarves and humming a song. (object of a preposition)
scarves
fire
song
She
