Poe Review

In the poem, Annabel Lee, the word sepulchre means-

• a morgue

• a castle

• a tomb

From the poem, what can the reader conclude about the narrator?

• He misses, Annabel Lee, but has moved on from her death

• His love for Annabel Lee has started to fade

• He is still greatly infatuated with Annabel Lee even after her death

Who coveted the speaker and Annabel Lee?

• sirens
• angels
• monster
• demons

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Another word for "covet" is...

• envy

• chase

• group

What did the narrator try to convince you that he was NOT?

• Stupid

• Evil

• Mad

How does the narrator kill the old man?

• With a pillow

• By smothering him with the heavy mattress

• By shooting him

Where does the narrator put the old man's body parts after he kills him?

• In the garden

• In the closet

• Under the floorboards

How do the police find out who killed the old man?

• A thorough police investigation

• Interrogating multiple suspects

• The narrator shrieks "I admit the deed!"

What is the primary theme of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?

• From love comes sacrifice

• With guilt comes madness, therefore one should be careful when considering crimes like murder.

• With murder comes joy.

The defendant _________________ denied having committed the crime.

• vex

• vehemently

• stifled