Exploring The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

The narrator, plagued by nervousness, recounts his obsession with an old man's eye. He meticulously plans and waits for the right moment to rid himself of the eye, acting on the eighth night. After committing the deed, he attempts to cover it up, but his guilt and paranoia lead to a confession when neighbors investigate a scream.

What does the narrator claim about his mental state at the beginning?

• He is calm and collected.

• He is confused and lost.

• He is mad and insane.

• He is nervous but not mad.

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What specifically bothers the narrator about the old man?

• The old man's eye.

• The old man's wealth.

• The old man's behavior.

• The old man's house.

How does the narrator describe his behavior towards the old man during his observation period?

• He was cruel and harsh.

• He was suspicious and questioning.

• He was indifferent and distant.

• He was kind and attentive.

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How long did the narrator wait before deciding to act?

• Three days.

• Five days.

• Ten days.

• Seven days.

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What does the narrator hear that increases his tension on the night of the action?

• The old man's breathing.

• The beating of the old man's heart.

• The creaking of the floorboards.

• The ticking of a clock.

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What does the narrator do after the old man's heart stops beating?

• He runs away.

• He calls the police.

• He leaves the house.

• He hides the body under the floorboards.

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How does the narrator react when the police arrive?

• He confesses immediately.

• He acts calm and invites them in.

• He tries to escape.

• He hides in the attic.

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What excuse does the narrator give for the old man's absence?

• The old man is visiting relatives.

• The old man has gone to the city.

• The old man is on a business trip.

• The old man is ill and in the hospital.

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What ultimately causes the narrator to break down and confess?

• The sight of the police.

• The pressure of lying.

• The sound of the old man's heart.

• The fear of being caught.

What does the narrator reveal to the police at the end?

• His mental state.

• His motive for the crime.

• The location of the old man's body.

• His plan to escape.

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