The Tell Tale Heart

Who is the narrator of the story? Who is telling the story?

• The old man

• The madman

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How does the madman try to explain that he is not mad (crazy) at the beginning of the story ?

• He tells us how calmly he can tell a story

• He says he didn't do anything bad

• He says everyone is mad

• He was able to wait patiently on the old man

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Who is the other character in the story besides the madman?

• The old lady

• The old man

• The little boy

• The madman is the only character in the story

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Why did the madman kill the old man?

• Because he was annoying

• Because he was mean

• Because of his eye

• Because he was already dying

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Why did the police come to the old man's house?

• The madman felt guilty and called them

• Someone saw him kill the old man

• They knew he was mad

• The neighbors reported a scream

Why did the madman confess to killing the old man?

• The police found blood on the floor

• He heard the old man's bearing heart

• The police found the body

• He knew someone was going to tell on him

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Which key element of gothic literature is most prominent in this story?

• Romance

• Supernatural Elements

• Feelings of mystery and fear

• Damsel in distress

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