The Tell Tale Heart Quiz

Who is the main character in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• Unnamed narrator

• Detective John Smith

• Emily Dickinson

• Dracula

What is the narrative point of view in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• first person

• second person

• omniscient

• third person

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

• Guilt and the psychological effects of a guilty conscience

• The importance of honesty and integrity.

• The power of love and forgiveness.

• The dangers of excessive pride and ambition.

Why does the narrator kill the old man?

• The narrator wanted to inherit the old man's property.

• The narrator was jealous of the old man's wealth.

• The narrator is haunted by the old man's pale blue eye.

• The narrator was driven by a desire for power and control.

What does the narrator hear after killing the old man?

• a soft whispering sound

• complete silence

• a high-pitched screeching noise

• a loud, continuous beating sound

How does the narrator try to convince the reader of his sanity?

• By providing logical explanations and reasoning for his actions and thoughts.

• By emphasizing his normal behavior and interactions with others.

• By appealing to the reader's emotions and sympathy.

• By presenting evidence of his mental stability through medical records.

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

• The narrator dismembers the old man's body and hides the pieces under the floorboards.

• The narrator throws the old man's body into a river.

• The narrator buries the old man's body in the backyard.

• The narrator burns the old man's body in a bonfire.

What causes the narrator to confess his crime?

• Overwhelming guilt

• Guilty conscience

• Fear of getting caught

• Pressure from someone else

What is the climax of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• When the narrator plans and executes the murder of the old man.

• When the police arrive at the narrator's house to investigate the murder.

• When the narrator is haunted by the sound of the old man's heartbeat.

• When the narrator confesses to the murder and reveals his guilt.

What is the resolution of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• The resolution is that the narrator escapes and is never caught.

• The narrator confesses to the murder.

• The resolution is that the narrator is caught by the police.

• The resolution is left ambiguous.