Question

independent practice
read the excerpt from \the fall of the house of usher\ by edgar allan poe.
it was the manner in which all this, and much more, was said—it
was the apparent heart that went with his request—which allowed
me no room for hesitation: and i accordingly obeyed forthwith what
i still considered a very singular summons.
what does this response to usher’s letter reveal about the narrator’s
character?
a. he is amused.
b. he is devious.
c. he is compassionate.
d. he is frightened.

Explanation:

The excerpt shows the narrator obeying Usher's request because there was "no room for hesitation" and he found the summons "singular" (unusual), but there's no indication of amusement, deviousness, or fear. His willingness to obey due to the apparent heart (sincerity) in Usher's request suggests compassion (caring, willing to help). Option A is wrong as no amusement is shown. Option B (devious) is incorrect as he's compliant, not scheming. Option D (frightened) is wrong as he acts without hesitation, not out of fear. So the narrator is compassionate.

Answer:

C. He is compassionate.