Tell Tale Heart Quiz

What is the name of the narrator in Tell Tale Heart?

• Unnamed

• Bob

• Mary

• John

How does the narrator describe the old man's eye?

• It is missing.

• It is completely black.

• Pale blue and covered in a film.

• Like a bird's eye.

Why does the narrator decide to kill the old man?

• He wanted his money.

• He was tired of taking care of him.

• The old man was mean to him.

• He hated the old man's damaged eye,

Describe the setting and atmosphere in Tell Tale Heart.

• Bright and cheerful modern apartment, relaxed and carefree atmosphere

• Dark and eerie old house, tense and suspenseful atmosphere

• Spooky graveyard, calm and peaceful atmosphere

• Sunny beach, lively and joyful atmosphere

How does the author use foreshadowing to create suspense in the plot?

• By revealing the entire plot in the first chapter

• By dropping subtle hints or clues about future events or outcomes

• By introducing new characters without any significance to the story

• By providing a straightforward and predictable storyline

What is the narrator's attitude towards the old man?

• angry and resentful

• fearful and uneasy

• indifferent and apathetic

• happy and relaxed

What does the sound of the old man's heart symbolize in the story?

• Love and compassion

• Anger and frustration

• Guilt and fear

• Happiness and contentment

How does the author build suspense in the story?

• By using humor and lighthearted dialogue throughout the story

• By introducing the main conflict in the first paragraph

• By using cliffhangers, mysterious characters, and slowly revealing crucial information

• By including detailed descriptions of the setting

How does the narrator's obsession with the old man's eye contribute to the theme of paranoia?

• The narrator's obsession with the old man's eye is a sign of his deep admiration and respect for the old man.

• The narrator's obsession with the old man's eye is a symbol of his inner turmoil and emotional instability.

• The narrator's irrational fear and fixation on the old man's eye lead to his descent into madness.

• The narrator's obsession with the old man's eye is a metaphor for his fear of aging and mortality.

What is the first piece of evidence the narrator gives to suggest he can't be mad?

• His sharp sense of hearing.

• His love of the old man.

• His deductive skills.

• A letter from his doctor saying he is normal.