The Tell Tale Heart Quiz

Who is the narrator of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• The antagonist

• The main character

• The author

• The victim

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

• Madness and obsession

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and romance

What does the narrator hear that drives him to madness?

• A beating heart

• A barking dog

• A purring cat

• A singing bird

Where does the narrator hide the old man's body?

• In the attic

• In the basement

• In the backyard

What does the narrator do to try and convince the reader of his sanity?

• The narrator seeks professional help for his mental health.

• The narrator ignores the reader's skepticism and continues with his story.

• The narrator provides logical explanations, evidence, and appeals to the reader's understanding and empathy.

• The narrator presents a detailed account of his daily routine.

What is the narrator's relationship with the old man?

• Unknown

• Brother

• Father

• Friend

What does the narrator do every night before he kills the old man?

• The narrator reads a bedtime story to the old man every night before he kills him.

• The narrator watches the old man sleep every night before he kills him.

• The narrator prays for forgiveness every night before he kills the old man.

• The narrator sings a lullaby to the old man every night before he kills him.

What does the narrator mistake for the beating of the old man's heart?

• ticking of a watch

• sound of footsteps

• wind blowing through the trees

• dripping water

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

• stares at

• kisses

• ignores

• cuts out

How does the story of 'The Tell Tale Heart' end?

• The narrator is arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

• The narrator confesses to the murder and is driven to madness.

• The narrator is haunted by the victim's ghost and goes insane.

• The narrator escapes and is never caught.