The Tell-Tale Heart

In paragraph 1, the narrator says that one of his senses is especially sharp. Which sense is it?

• Taste

• Hearing

• Touch

• Vision

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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In paragraph 2, the narrator says he forms his plan because

• he wants the old man's gold

• the old man insults him

• he can't stand the old man's eye

• the old man wrongs him

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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After reading paragraph 3, which of these words do you think the narrator might use to describe his preparations for his crime?

• smart

• careless

• regretful

• crazy

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

In paragraph 5, the line, “I had my head in, and was about to open the lantern, when my thumb slipped upon the tin fastening, and the old man sprang up in the bed, crying out—‘Who's there?’” (5) most likely means the old man cried out because

• he hears the door open

• the narrator shows the light from the lantern

• the narrator makes a noise with the lantern

• he hears the narrator speak

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What sound does the narrator hear right before he murders the old man?

• the ticking of a watch

• the beating of a heart

• an envelope being opened

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Where did the narrator hide the old man's body?

• in the backyard

• in the closet

• under the bed

• under the floorboards

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the narrator act when the police arrive?

• like he is sure they will soon arrest him

• surprised and angry

• like he is sure they will not suspect him

• fearful and guilty

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In the first couple of lines of paragraph 16, while talking with the police, the narrator explains, "The officers were satisfied. My manner had convinced them. I was singularly at ease." The narrator’s mood is

• calm and confident

• sad and gloomy

• quiet and sleepy

• tense and irritable

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

As he continues talking to the police in paragraph 16, in what way does the narrator start to feel odd?

• he hears ringing in his ears

• he feels the heart beating under the floorboards

• he feels nervous after seeing the old man's eye again

• he hears the old man's voice

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In paragraph 17, when the ringing becomes a different sound and seems to be getting louder, what does the narrator do?

• tries to convince the police to listen to it

• he tries to make sure the police won't hear it

• he apologizes for the interruption

• He asks if anyone else hears it

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4