The Tell Tale Heart

The Tell Tale Heart

Assessment

Flashcard

English

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The main theme is the conflict between sanity and insanity, exploring the narrator's descent into madness.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the narrator in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

Back

The narrator is an unnamed character who insists on their sanity while describing the murder of an old man.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What motivates the narrator to kill the old man?

Back

The narrator is motivated by an irrational fear of the old man's vulture-like eye.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the narrator describe his feelings towards the old man before the murder?

Back

The narrator describes his feelings as kind, despite his obsession with the old man's eye.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the heartbeat in the story?

Back

The heartbeat symbolizes the narrator's guilt and mental instability, ultimately leading to his confession.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the narrator do with the old man's body after the murder?

Back

The narrator dismembers the body and hides it beneath the floorboards.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the narrator feel after committing the murder?

Back

Initially, the narrator feels triumphant but soon becomes overwhelmed by guilt.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?