The Tell Tale Heart Quiz 12 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. What did the narrator hear that excited him to uncontrollable terror?

Correct Answer: A) A human cry.

2. Derision means to .....

Correct Answer: C) Option 1 and 2.

3. Definition:an assumption

Correct Answer: C) Suppositions.

4. Match the definition:Willingness to take bold risks.

Correct Answer: A) Audacity.

5. What does vex mean?

Correct Answer: B) To disturb.

6. Vehemently "He talked more vehemently, but he couldn't drown out the sound."

Correct Answer: C) (Def.) Forcefully.

7. A cunning person can best be described as .....

Correct Answer: D) Clever and wise.

8. Having attention diverted

Correct Answer: A) Distracted.

9. Believe

Correct Answer: A) Fancy.

10. Which of these best describes the major theme of the story?

Correct Answer: A) We can never truly escape our bad actions.

11. Which fiction term relates to the place on a plot diagram that sets up the story's ending?

Correct Answer: D) Falling action.

12. In literature, ..... is the growing tension and excitement felt by readers.

Correct Answer: B) Suspense.

13. Having great insight; intellectually deep; very smart

Correct Answer: C) Profound.

14. The defendant ..... denied having committed the crime.

Correct Answer: B) Vehemently.

15. Tone

Correct Answer: A) Author's attitude.

16. Hiding ones's feelings; concealing the truth

Correct Answer: B) Concealment.

17. The mouse was too fat to fit in the ..... between the wall and the floor.

Correct Answer: A) Crevice.

18. The esteemed bachelor walked into the room full of women with such suavity, every girl yearned for his attention.

Correct Answer: D) Gracefulness, politeness.

19. Define the word conceive

Correct Answer: A) Form an idea in the mind.

20. What are two different themes of the story? (R.1.2)

Correct Answer: D) Things are not always what they seem. / A guilty conscience eventually reveals the truth.