The Tell Tale Heart
What did the eye remind the narrator of?
A vulture's
He had a plan so thought out and cunning and was being cautious
Who is the main character in this story?
Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker//Squeaky
Who won the race?
Squeaky
Hazel mastered a running style. What is mastered?
made oneself the master of, skillful
What made police officers come to the man's house?
The neighbor hears a shriek
What did the narrator use to kill the man?
His bed
Who was the one person faster than Squeaky?
Her father
Who would Raymond upset by scaring the pigeons?
Old people just trying to enjoy the sun
What is vexed?
Disturbed, annoyed
How many days did the narrator watch the old man?
Seven days
What was the sound the narrator was hearing?
The sound of the heart//The sound of his guilt
To protect her brother Raymond, Squeaky didn't do a lot of talking. Instead what did she do?
She would knock people down then run away
What is Squeaky's next move once she retires?
She's thinking about competiting in spelling bees or playin the piano
Hazel was annoyed that Cynthia Procter pretended to be a prodigy when playing the piano.
What is a prodigy?
Child with exceptional talent
True or False: The old man wronged the narrator
False
He was only bothered by his eye
Where does the narrator hide the body?
Under the planks of the floor
What did the judge ask of Squeaky to make her upset?
He asked for her to purposely lose the race to give someone else a chance to win
What does Squeaky feel like when she's running?
(Hint: It's a simile)
She feels lighter and lighter like she's getting blown through the sky like a feather
The narrator thought anything was better and "more tolerable than this derision!"
What is derision?
Contempt, ridicule
What woke up the old man?
The creak from the door hinge
What did the narrator compare to "the beating of a drum that stimulates the solider into courage"?
The beating of the old man's heart increasing his fury
Why was Squeaky willing to retire?
To train Raymond into becoming a runner
Why does Squeaky and Grethen smile at each other at the end of the race?
They have a mutual respect for each other because how seriously they take running
Hazel had a _____ for being the fastest runner around.
Reputation