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The Tell Tale Heart

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the narrator of the story? Who is telling the story?

a)

The old man

b)

The madman

2.

How does the madman try to explain that he is not mad (crazy) at the beginning of the story ?

a)

He tells us how calmly he can tell a story

b)

He says he didn't do anything bad

c)

He says everyone is mad

d)

He was able to wait patiently on the old man

3.

Who is the other character in the story besides the madman?

a)

The old lady

b)

The old man

c)

The little boy

d)

The madman is the only character in the story

4.

Why did the madman kill the old man?

a)

Because he was annoying

b)

Because he was mean

c)

Because of his eye

d)

Because he was already dying

5.

Why did the police come to the old man's house?

a)

The madman felt guilty and called them

b)

Someone saw him kill the old man

c)

They knew he was mad

d)

The neighbors reported a scream

6.

Why did the madman confess to killing the old man?

a)

The police found blood on the floor

b)

He heard the old man's bearing heart

c)

The police found the body

d)

He knew someone was going to tell on him

7.

Which key element of gothic literature is most prominent in this story?

a)

Romance

b)

Supernatural Elements

c)

Feelings of mystery and fear

d)

Damsel in distress