House Taken Over - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

spacious

lots of room

not much room

overwhelming

afternoon

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

obscure

exhaustion

not well known

not right

unpopular

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

muffled

difficult to hear because something is covering the sound

difficult to understand because one's thoughts are confused

to be distracted

to wear a scarf

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the below is NOT something that the siblings do?

play golf

knit

clean

eat

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why do the brother and sister live in the front part of the house?

It's too hard to clean the entire house.

Their grandparents have moved back into the home.

Something has taken over the back.

They had to lease it out to pay bills.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The fact that the siblings toss and turn at night shows _____.

that they truly care for one another

that they are truly disturbed by what has happened

that they are eating too late

that they are bored

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What tone of the narrative voice is most obvious to the reader?

condescending

unimpressed

anxious

sad

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In which of the following sentences is the word obscure used correctly?

It is an obscure fact that Albert Einstein was likely autistic.

The obscureness of the famous actress's talent was obvious when she won an Emmy.

Our obscure position in the dark surprised no one.

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In which of the sentences below is the word spacious used correctly?

We spaciously decided to visit the museum on Sunday.

The spacious room offered few places to hide from the creepy monster.

The spaciousness of our actions caused us to get in trouble.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these pics shows a vestibule?

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these shows the idea of muffled.

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

If a meal is sufficient, it _____.

is too much food

not enough food

is enough to not be hungry

very tasty

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What can you infer about the brother and sister's economic status in "House Taken Over"?

They have very few possessions.

They rely on friends to support them.

They take in boarders to earn extra money.

They have enough money to live comfortably.

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What did the narrator's sister do to pass the time?

slept

reading

knitting

jogging

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The narrator and his sister's house is _____________.

a house that has been passed from generation to generation.

old and falling down.

painted with a mural on the outside.

made of stone and mud.

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does the narrator and his sister do when they realize the back part of the house has been taken over?

They go to the front of the house.

They surrender.

They run outside.

They hide in the closet.

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What happens to the brother and sister at the end of the story "House Taken Over?"

They leave the house and throw away the key.

They fight the spirit that is taking over the house.

They both die in defeat.

They live happily in the home with the spirits.

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is realistic about “House Taken Over”?

The brother and sister cannot understand their home’s invasion

The outside forces are allowed to take over the house without any opposition.

The brother and sister keep busy cleaning house and working on hobbies

The house resists the nameless intruders for as long as possible.

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the narrative tone of “House Taken Over” that contributes to the magical realism of the story?

matter-of-fact (little emotion)

sentimental (emotional)

tense (stressed)

humorous (funny)

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the main idea of the story House Taken Over?

People should take up hobbies to make them stay busy and not get bored.

Each time people avoid confronting their fear, they lose a little more of themselves, until, finally, they have lost everything.

When you are wealthy, bad things don't happen to you.

If you live a happy life, good things will happen to you.

21.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

How are the houses similar in "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "House Taken Over?" 2 correct answers.

both have lots of plants

both have been owned by families for a long time

both are large and show how rich the owners are.

both are falling apart with cracks

22.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

How do the two stories differ in their approach to telling about events, characters, and places?

"The Fall of the House of Usher" is about frightening events.

"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a calm setting with peace and happiness.

"House Taken Over" calmly shows a growing threat.

"House Taken Over" shows characters panicking and running about the house.

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