Understanding the Narrator's Mind

The narrator, plagued by nervousness and an obsession with an old man's eye, decides to take drastic action. They meticulously plan and execute the murder of the old man, driven by the belief that the eye is evil. After the deed, they conceal the body and feel a sense of triumph. However, when visitors arrive, the narrator's guilt and paranoia lead to a breakdown, resulting in a confession of the crime.

What emotion does the narrator express at the beginning of the story?

• Anger

• Nervousness

• Calmness

• Happiness

What aspect of the old man does the narrator find disturbing?

• His eye

• His smile

• His voice

• His walk

How does the narrator describe his actions when visiting the old man's room?

• Careless

• Cautious

• Aggressive

• Indifferent

What does the narrator do to the old man?

• He helps him

• He befriends him

• He ignores him

• He kills him

How does the narrator feel after concealing the body?

• Regretful

• Anxious

• Indifferent

• Confident

What event causes suspicion among the neighbors?

• A robbery

• A fire

• A shriek

• A loud party

How does the narrator explain the shriek to the neighbors?

• As a mistake

• As a dream

• As a song

• As a joke

What ultimately leads to the narrator's confession?

• Overwhelming guilt

• Fear of arrest

• A bribe

• A witness

What does the narrator do when he feels the visitors are mocking him?

• He cries

• He runs away

• He screams

• He laughs

What does the narrator admit to the visitors?

• His love for the old man

• His crime

• His plan to leave

• His fear of the eye