Tell-Tale Heart Review

The narrator continually tells the audience that people say he's "mad." What does he mean?

• He's angry

• He's happy

• He's insane

• He's a joy to be around

Why does the narrator want to kill the old man?

• He wants his money

• He wants power

• He wants respect

• He wants to be rid of his eye.

The narrator chuckles at the old man's fear - what does that say about the narrator?

• He likes comedy

• He is important

• He is full of himself

• He is kind and selfless

What character traits does the narrator pride himself of?

• His ability to lie and steal

• His sneakiness and his fear

• His wit and confidence

• His intelligence and patience

The narrator takes his time opening the old man's door. What does that say about him?

• He is frightened

• He is very intelligent

• He is very tired

• He is very cautious

What is different about the old man's reaction to the narrator's intrusion on the 8th night?

• He is armed with a weapon

• He seems unconcerned

• He wakes up and asks who's there?

• He invites the man to sit down and talk

Why does a neighbor call the police to the house?

• They heard a shriek

• They heard a lous, repetitive thumping

• They saw the murder through the window

• They smelled the body from next door

What does the narrator want people to think about him?

• He's pleasant

• He's crazy

• He's intelligent and patient

• He's angry at the old man

Where does the narrator hide the body?

• In a grave in the backyard

• In a closet

• Under a pile of blankets

• Under the floorboards

What does the narrator start to think he hears as the story progresses?

• A clock ticking

• The sound of the neighbors

• The old man's heartbeat

• The deathwatches in the walls