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What happens to the House of Usher at the end of the story?
AIt is sold to a wealthy neighbor after Roderick's death.
BIt is consumed by fire set by the narrator.
CIt breaks apart and sinks into the dark tarn (lake) beside it.✓
DIt remains standing, abandoned, as the narrator escapes into the night. After Madeline collapses on Roderick, causing his death, the narrator flees. He sees the mansion crack along its zigzag fissure and collapse, with pieces sinking into the still tarn below.
What happens to the House of Usher at the story's conclusion?
AIt catches fire from a lightning strike
BIt gets sold to a nearby family and renovated
CIt breaks apart and sinks into the dark tarn (lake) below✓
DIt is deserted by Roderick Usher, who escapes with the narrator
Rationale
After Madeline Usher escapes from her premature burial and collapses on her twin brother Roderick, resulting in their deaths, the narrator flees in horror. He observes a crack that had been running along the mansion's front widening, causing the entire House of Usher to crumble and disappear into the depths of the dark, still tarn.
What happens to the House of Usher at the end of the story?
AIt is sold to a new family and restored to its former glory.
BIt is consumed by fire after Roderick Usher sets it ablaze.
CIt splits apart and sinks into the dark tarn (lake) beside it.✓
DIt is abandoned by the narrator, who leaves it standing in ruin.
Rationale
After Madeline Usher emerges from her premature burial and collapses on her brother Roderick, who dies of fright, the narrator escapes. He sees the house crack along the fissure mentioned earlier in the story and ultimately collapse into the dark, stagnant tarn below.