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    Why does the narrator kill the old man?

    • Because he hated the old man
    • He hated how he ate
    • The old man took his most precious diamond gilded cat statue
    • He was scared of the man's vulture eye
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This is a quiz over "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe. It is over vocab words and more.

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  • 2. 

    What changed how he acted to the police men?

    • The old man was alive and screaming

    • He did not feel well

    • His heart started to beat very loudly

    • He was choking

    Correct Answer
    A. His heart started to beat very loudly
    Explanation
    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?

    • 3rd person

    • 2nd person

    • 4th person

    • 1st person

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st person
    Explanation
    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

    • Sagacity

    • Suavity

    • Vexed

    • Vehemently

    Correct Answer
    A. Vexed
    Explanation
    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.

    • Trifles

    • Dissimulation

    • Gesticulations

    • Suavity

    Correct Answer
    A. Trifles
    Explanation
    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. 

    The act of hypocrisy, feigning

    • Dissimulation

    • Vexed

    • Sagacity

    • Suavity

    Correct Answer
    A. Dissimulation
    Explanation
    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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  • 7. 

    Assumption; hypothesis

    • Suavity

    • Sagacity

    • Gallant

    • Supposition

    Correct Answer
    A. Supposition
    Explanation
    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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  • 8. 

    To deprive from the limbs; divide limb from limb.

    • Supposition

    • Trifles

    • Dismembered

    • Gesticulations

    Correct Answer
    A. Dismembered
    Explanation
    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.

    • Sagacity

    • Suavity

    • Vexed

    • Vehemently

    Correct Answer
    A. Suavity
    Explanation
    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.

    • Supposition

    • Trifles

    • Sagacity

    • Suavity

    Correct Answer
    A. Sagacity
    Explanation
    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?

    • Confident, proud

    • Nervous

    • Kindhearted, loving

    • Insane, turned up

    Correct Answer
    A. Confident, proud
    Explanation
    The narrator first acted confidently and proudly when the police came into the house.

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  • 12. 

    An animated or excited gesture.

    • Suavity

    • Sagacity

    • Trifles

    • Gesticulations

    Correct Answer
    A. Gesticulations
    Explanation
    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.

    • Vexed

    • Vehemently

    • Sagacity

    • Supposition

    Correct Answer
    A. Vehemently
    Explanation
    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?

    • The old man's eye

    • Someone will think he is a mad man

    • Getting caught

    • The picture on the wall of the haunted dusty chair

    Correct Answer
    A. Someone will think he is a mad man
    Explanation
    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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  • 15. 

    What examples from the story indicate the killer's fears?

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