WorksheetsThe Tell Tale Heart
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Who is the narrator of the story? Who is telling the story?
The old man
The madman
How does the madman try to explain that he is not mad (crazy) at the beginning of the story ?
He tells us how calmly he can tell a story
He says he didn't do anything bad
He says everyone is mad
He was able to wait patiently on the old man
Who is the other character in the story besides the madman?
The old lady
The old man
The little boy
The madman is the only character in the story
Why did the madman kill the old man?
Because he was annoying
Because he was mean
Because of his eye
Because he was already dying
Why did the police come to the old man's house?
The madman felt guilty and called them
Someone saw him kill the old man
They knew he was mad
The neighbors reported a scream
Why did the madman confess to killing the old man?
The police found blood on the floor
He heard the old man's bearing heart
The police found the body
He knew someone was going to tell on him
Which key element of gothic literature is most prominent in this story?
Romance
Supernatural Elements
Feelings of mystery and fear
Damsel in distress
