"The Tell-Tale Heart"

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

Back

The effects of guilt and paranoia.

Front

What ultimately causes the narrator to confess to the crime?

Back

He hears the old man's heart beating loudly.

Front

What does the narrator do every night for seven nights?

Back

Watches the old man sleep.

Front

Which of the following best describes the narrator's mental state?

Back

Nervous and paranoid.

Front

Which of the following best describes how the story ends?

Back

The narrator confesses to the police.

Front

Define 'guilt' in the context of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

Back

A feeling of remorse or responsibility for a wrongdoing.

Front

What role does paranoia play in the story?

Back

Paranoia drives the narrator to madness and ultimately leads to his confession.

Front

How does the setting contribute to the mood of the story?

Back

The dark, eerie setting enhances the feelings of fear and suspense.

Front

What is the significance of the old man's eye?

Back

The old man's eye symbolizes the narrator's irrational fears and obsessions.

Front

Describe the narrator's relationship with the old man.

Back

The narrator claims to love the old man but is ultimately driven by his obsession with the eye.