The Tell Tale Heart Quiz 63 (20 MCQs)

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1. Infer the meaning of admit in the following: " "Villains" I shrieked. Pretend no more! I admit the deed! Tear up the floorboards!"

Correct Answer: C) To tell the truth; confess to (a crime or fault, or one's responsibility for it).

2. In the story, what does the word 'vulture' refer to?

Correct Answer: B) A person or thing that preys, esp. greedily or unscrupulously.

3. If you ..... someone, you have upset of confused them.

Correct Answer: C) Vex.

4. Sagacity means .....

Correct Answer: B) Being wise or having good judgement.

5. Which choice best defines the word "inference" ?

Correct Answer: A) Ideas formed about the text based on details the author does provide.

6. Which fiction term means the way an author develops a character's traits and motives? It helps the reader get to know a character.

Correct Answer: C) Characterization.

7. In paragraph 17, when the ringing becomes a different sound and seems to be getting louder, what does the narrator do?

Correct Answer: C) He tries to make sure the police won't hear it.

8. Which word is a synonym for the word tone?

Correct Answer: A) Attitude.

9. Why did the narrator want to take the life of the old man?

Correct Answer: C) Because of his eye.

10. Triumph

Correct Answer: D) Victory.

11. A person that is false or deceptive is:

Correct Answer: B) Hypocritical.

12. Match the definition:In a cautious matter.

Correct Answer: A) Stealthily.

13. The police showed perfect .....

Correct Answer: B) Suavity.

14. A successful ending

Correct Answer: A) Triumph.

15. What does the old man's eye symbolize in the story?

Correct Answer: A) The narrator's irrational fears and obsessions.

16. Define the word stealthily

Correct Answer: A) In a careful and sneaky way.

17. Taunts or mockery

Correct Answer: B) Derision.

18. She was so embarrassed when her phone went off in church, she tried her best to ..... the sound of her ringtone.

Correct Answer: D) Stifle.

19. Statement or actions that shows that you have no respect for someone or something

Correct Answer: C) Derision.

20. The police dissembled the information to protect the witnesses and apprehend the criminal.

Correct Answer: C) Provided false or misinformation.