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1. Why does the narrator kill the old man?

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The narrator kills the old man because he was scared of the man's vulture eye. This fear consumes the narrator, leading him to commit the act. The vulture eye represents a symbol of the narrator's own guilt and madness, which ultimately drives him to murder.

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The Tell Tale Heart Quiz Sja - Quiz

This is a quiz over "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe. It is over vocab words and more.

2. What changed how he acted to the police men?

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The correct answer is "his heart started to beat very loudly." This suggests that the old man's change in behavior towards the police men was a result of his heart beating loudly. It implies that he may have been experiencing some sort of medical issue or panic, which caused him to act differently towards the police men.

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3. What point of view is this story told in?

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The story is told in the first person point of view because the narrator uses "I" or "we" to tell the story from their own perspective. This means that the narrator is a character in the story and is directly involved in the events and experiences being described.

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4. Irritated; annoyed

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The word "vexed" means feeling irritated or annoyed. It is the most appropriate word among the given options to describe the feeling of being irritated or annoyed. "Sagacity" means wisdom, "suavity" means smoothness or elegance, and "vehemently" means with intense force or passion, none of which convey the meaning of being irritated or annoyed. Therefore, the correct answer is "vexed".

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5. An article or thing of very little value.

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Trifles refers to something that is of very little value or importance. It implies that the article or thing being referred to is insignificant or trivial. This term is often used to describe objects or actions that are considered unimportant or not worth much attention.

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6. Assumption; hypothesis

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The correct answer is "supposition". A supposition is an assumption or hypothesis that is made without strong evidence or proof. It is a belief or idea that is taken to be true for the sake of argument or investigation. In this context, the word "assumption" is closely related to "supposition", as both imply a belief or hypothesis that may or may not be true. "Suavity" refers to being charming or polite, "sagacity" means having keen mental discernment, and "gallant" means brave or chivalrous.

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7. The act of hypocrisy, feigning

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Dissimulation refers to the act of concealing or disguising one's true feelings or intentions. It involves pretending to be something or someone that one is not. In the context of the given question, the act of hypocrisy can be seen as a form of dissimulation, where someone pretends to have certain beliefs or values that they do not actually possess. Feigning, vexed, sagacity, and suavity are not directly related to the concept of dissimulation and therefore are not the correct answer.

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8. To deprive from the limbs; divide limb from limb.

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The given phrase "To deprive from the limbs; divide limb from limb" suggests a violent act of separating or cutting off the limbs from a body. The word "dismembered" perfectly fits this description as it means to separate or cut off the limbs or parts of a body. Therefore, "dismembered" is the correct answer.

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9. A smoothly agreeable quality; courteous actions or manners; amenities.

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Suavity is the correct answer because it refers to a smoothly agreeable quality, courteous actions, or manners. It is associated with being polite, charming, and displaying good etiquette. The other options, such as sagacity, vexed, and vehemently, do not relate to the given definition and are therefore incorrect.

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10. Acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgement.

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Sagacity refers to the quality of having acute mental discernment and sound judgement. It implies the ability to make wise and insightful decisions based on careful consideration and understanding. This aligns with the given definition of "acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgement." Supposition, trifles, and suavity do not accurately capture the meaning of the given definition.

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11. How did the narrator first act when the police came in the house?

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The narrator first acted confidently and proudly when the police came into the house.

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12. An animated or excited gesture.

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Gesticulations refer to animated or excited gestures. This means that when someone is expressing themselves in a lively or enthusiastic manner, they may use gesticulations to emphasize their words or actions. Suavity refers to being smooth or polite, sagacity refers to wisdom or intelligence, and trifles refer to things of little value or importance. Therefore, gesticulations is the most appropriate term to describe an animated or excited gesture.

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13. Zealous; ardent; impassioned.

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The word "zealous" means having or showing great enthusiasm or passion. The word "ardent" means having intense or passionate feeling. The word "impassioned" means filled with or showing strong emotion. Out of the given options, "vehemently" is the closest in meaning to these words as it means showing strong feeling or forceful expression. Therefore, the correct answer is "vehemently".

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14. What does the narrator fear most?

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The narrator fears most that someone will think he is a mad man. This fear is evident throughout the story as the narrator constantly emphasizes his sanity and tries to justify his actions. He is obsessed with the idea that others will perceive him as insane, which drives his actions and ultimately leads to his downfall.

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Why does the narrator kill the old man?
What changed how he acted to the police men?
What point of view is this story told in?
Irritated; annoyed
An article or thing of very little value.
Assumption; hypothesis
The act of hypocrisy, feigning
To deprive from the limbs; divide limb from limb.
A smoothly agreeable quality; courteous actions or manners; amenities.
Acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgement.
How did the narrator first act when the police came in the house?
An animated or excited gesture.
Zealous; ardent; impassioned.
What does the narrator fear most?
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