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WorksheetsThe Tell Tale Heart
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
"You should have seen how wisely I proceeded—with what caution—with what foresight—with what dissimulation I went to work!"
What does the word "dissimulation" mean in the above sentence?
sharp
intelligence and good judgement
disguising of intentions and/or feelings
smooth; smooth manner
"...and then I thrust in my head. Oh, you would have laughed to see how cunningly I thrust it in!"
What does the word "cunningly" mean in the above sentence?
annoyed, or bothered
intelligence and good judgement
disguising of intentions and/or feelings
doing something in a sneaky, crafty, and skillful manner
"...so it was impossible to do the work; for it was not the old man who vexed me, but his Evil Eye."
What does the word "vexed" mean in the above sentence?
held back
annoyed, or bothered
cautious
sharp
"But even yet I refrained and kept still. I scarcely breathed. I held the lantern motionless."
What does the word "refrained" mean in the above sentence?
annoyed, or bothered
held back
cautious
sharp
Sandy has _____________, she knows to plan ahead.
the quality of being wise and insightful
profound
conceived
dreadful
sagacity
Extent means
to be conceited
to abstain from an impulse to say or do something
The amount to which something is or is believed to be the case
the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future
Vain means
producing no result; useless.
to abstain from an impulse to say or do something
To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated or worried
to try to deceive someone in a clever way
What question does the narrator ask the reader?
"Why will you say that I am mad?"
"Why are the police here?"
"When should I kill the old man"
"Will I have to go to jail?"
