"Tell-tale Heart" Assessment

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1. Which summary below would best describe the story "Tell-Tale Heart"?

This story is about a man that kills an old man.

This story is about a coming of age for several young ladies who grew up together.

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2. In the exposition we learn that the unkown man loves the old man.

True

False

3. In the exposition we learn that the unkown man has no real reason to kill the old man.

True

False

4. The theme in "Tell-Tale Heart" is stated because the author comes right out & tells us the message behind the story.

True

False

5. The climax in a story occurs when...

The unknown man lurks around outside the bedroom of the old man.

The unknown man scares the old man by making a sound.

The unknown man kills the old man.

The unknown man dismembers the old man's body.

6. Which quote below best supports the following theme: "What's done in the dark always comes to light"

7. The climax gives rise to which events that happen next (falling action)?

The unknown man dismembers the body of the old man.

The unknown man buries the old man's body beneath the floor boards.

He walks around arrogant in his mind convinced that he has gotten away with murder.

All of the above

8. In "Tell-Tale Heart," the old man's "eye" gives the unknown man a feeling of __________ more than anything.

Excitement

Fear

Anger

Pleasantness

9. Which of the following would be a good theme for "Tell-Tale Heart"?

The moral of the story is don’t fear what you don’t understand.

There is never a reason to commit a senseless crime.

All the above

10. The unknown man in "Tell-Tale Heart" & the boy in "Thank You Mam" have which of the following things in common?

Both individuals attacked innocent victims.

Both individuals committed the crime for no apparent reason.

Both individuals committed a crime ended up caught.

Both a & c