The Tell Tale Heart

Which of the following did NOT happen in the short story?

• The narrator kills an old man

• The narrator dies of a heart attack

• Police arrive at the scene of the crime

• A neighbor hears a shriek

Where is the old man buried?

• In the bed

• In the backyard

• Under the floorboards

• In the wall

Why does the narrator confess his guilt?

• He feels guilty

• He knows the police are about to catch him

• He is crazy, so he turns himself in to get help

• He thinks the old man's heart is still beating

Name ONE literary device that was used in this short story, AND specifically state where/when it occurred. (Pretend that I'm unfamiliar with the story/device and explain it fully.)

What text evidence proves to us that the narrator is crazy? List as many as you can. (Bullet points are fine this time.)

Two part question: 1) Tell me WHY the narrator kills the old man, and 2) what potential symbolism lies in that reason why.