The Tell Tale Heart Quiz Sja
This is a quiz over "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe. It is over vocab words and more.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What examples from the story indicate the killer's fears?
- 2.
The act of hypocrisy, feigning
- A.
Dissimulation
- B.
Vexed
- C.
Sagacity
- D.
Suavity
Correct Answer
A. DissimulationExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
To deprive from the limbs; divide limb from limb.
- A.
Supposition
- B.
Trifles
- C.
Dismembered
- D.
Gesticulations
Correct Answer
C. DismemberedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
An animated or excited gesture.
- A.
Suavity
- B.
Sagacity
- C.
Trifles
- D.
Gesticulations
Correct Answer
D. GesticulationsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Zealous; ardent; impassioned.
- A.
Vexed
- B.
Vehemently
- C.
Sagacity
- D.
Supposition
Correct Answer
B. VehementlyExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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- 6.
An article or thing of very little value.
- A.
Trifles
- B.
Dissimulation
- C.
Gesticulations
- D.
Suavity
Correct Answer
A. TriflesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Assumption; hypothesis
- A.
Suavity
- B.
Sagacity
- C.
Gallant
- D.
Supposition
Correct Answer
D. SuppositionExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Irritated; annoyed
- A.
Sagacity
- B.
Suavity
- C.
Vexed
- D.
Vehemently
Correct Answer
C. VexedExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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- 9.
A smoothly agreeable quality; courteous actions or manners; amenities.
- A.
Sagacity
- B.
Suavity
- C.
Vexed
- D.
Vehemently
Correct Answer
B. SuavityExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgement.
- A.
Supposition
- B.
Trifles
- C.
Sagacity
- D.
Suavity
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C. SagacityExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Why does the narrator kill the old man?
- A.
Because he hated the old man
- B.
He hated how he ate
- C.
The old man took his most precious diamond gilded cat statue
- D.
He was scared of the man's vulture eye
Correct Answer
D. He was scared of the man's vulture eyeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What does the narrator fear most?
- A.
The old man's eye
- B.
Someone will think he is a mad man
- C.
Getting caught
- D.
The picture on the wall of the haunted dusty chair
Correct Answer
B. Someone will think he is a mad manExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How did the narrator first act when the police came in the house?
- A.
Confident, proud
- B.
Nervous
- C.
Kindhearted, loving
- D.
Insane, turned up
Correct Answer
A. Confident, proudExplanation
The narrator first acted confidently and proudly when the police came into the house.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What changed how he acted to the police men?
- A.
The old man was alive and screaming
- B.
He did not feel well
- C.
His heart started to beat very loudly
- D.
He was choking
Correct Answer
C. His heart started to beat very loudlyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What point of view is this story told in?
- A.
3rd person
- B.
2nd person
- C.
4th person
- D.
1st person
Correct Answer
D. 1st personExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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