Question

What is happening in the house as the narrator reads?

a. A dragon like that in the book is moving outside the house.
b. Sounds like those in the book can be heard inside the house.
c. A supernatural glow surrounds both the book and the house.
d. A guest is growing weary in the book and in the house.

Answer 1

In the House of Usher, as the narrator reads, various sounds from the book can be heard inside the house.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the House of Usher, as the narrator reads, there are several eerie and supernatural occurrences happening:

• Option a is incorrect as there is no mention of a dragon moving outside the house.
• Option b is correct as the sounds from the book can be heard inside the house, such as the fluttering of swallows, the insects sawing outside, the croaking of frogs, the hooting of an owl, the whispering sound of wind, and the movement of creeping lives.
• Option c is incorrect as there is no mention of a supernatural glow surrounding the book and house.
• Option d is incorrect as there is no mention of a guest growing weary.