Test Your Knowledge On The Tell-tale Heart Story

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    The story takes place on busy city streets.

    • True
    • False, in a house
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Poe's short story, The Tell-Tale Heart! (Hint: Most of the answers can be found on this website. )

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  • 2. 

    It is because of the old man's personality that the murderer decides to kill him.

    • True

    • False, eye

    Correct Answer
    A. False, eye
    Explanation
    The correct answer is False, eye. The explanation for this answer is not available.

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  • 3. 

    The murder occurs at sunset.

    • True

    • False, in the middle of the night

    Correct Answer
    A. False, in the middle of the night
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given answer is that the statement "The murder occurs at sunset" is false, as the answer states. The answer contradicts the given statement by stating that the murder actually occurs in the middle of the night.

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  • 4. 

    The murderer confesses to his crime.

    • True

    • False, gets away with

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that the murderer confesses to his crime. This implies that the murderer admits to committing the crime, indicating that the statement is true.

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  • 5. 

    From what point of view is the story told?

    • First Person

    • Second Person

    • Third Person Limited

    • Third Person Omniscent

    Correct Answer
    A. First Person
    Explanation
    The story is told from the first person point of view because the narrator uses pronouns like "I" and "me" to describe their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This perspective allows the reader to have a direct insight into the narrator's thoughts and emotions, creating a more intimate and personal connection with the story.

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  • 6. 

    What is the old man't beating heart at the end of the story most likely a symbol of?

    • The old man's evil

    • The main character's conscience

    • The police's authority

    • The murderer's kindness

    Correct Answer
    A. The main character's conscience
    Explanation
    The old man's beating heart at the end of the story is most likely a symbol of the main character's conscience. This is suggested by the fact that the sound of the heart becomes increasingly loud and unbearable to the main character, representing his guilt and inner turmoil. The heart symbolizes the protagonist's moral conflict and serves as a reminder of his wrongdoing, ultimately leading to his confession.

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  • 7. 

    The murderer is very nice to the old man in the days before killing him.

    • True

    • False, disrespectful

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given answer is true because the fact that the murderer is very nice to the old man in the days before killing him suggests that the murderer is intentionally trying to gain the old man's trust and create a false sense of security. This behavior is often seen in cases of premeditated murder, where the perpetrator manipulates their victim and hides their true intentions.

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  • 8. 

    The author writes, "Death, in approaching him had stalked with his black shadow before him, and enveloped the victim." By giving death thoughts and actions, Poe uses _______.

    • A simile

    • Personification

    • A metaphor

    • Exaggeration

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    In this passage, the author attributes human-like qualities and actions to death by saying that it "stalked" and "enveloped" the victim. This personification technique gives death a sense of agency and intentionality, making it seem more like a character or entity rather than a mere concept.

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  • 9. 

    How much of the story is in a flashback?

    • None of the story

    • A short paragraph at the beginning of the story

    • A short paragraph at the end of the story

    • Most of the story

    Correct Answer
    A. Most of the story
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "most of the story". This means that a significant portion of the narrative is presented through flashbacks. Flashbacks are scenes or events that occur in the past and are used to provide background information or context to the main story. In this case, the majority of the story is likely to be told through these flashbacks, which helps to develop the plot and characters in a non-linear manner.

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  • 10. 

    What character/personality trait does the murderer directly admit to possessing?

    • Insanity

    • Evil

    • Nervousness

    • Pleasure

    Correct Answer
    A. Nervousness
    Explanation
    The murderer directly admits to possessing the character/personality trait of nervousness. This suggests that the murderer experiences anxiety or unease, possibly due to the act of committing the crime or the fear of getting caught. This admission implies that the murderer may not be completely composed or confident in their actions, which could potentially be a weakness that could be exploited in the investigation.

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