The Tell-Tale Heart
Why does the narrator want to kill the old man?
His blue, vulture eye vexed/bothered him.
What is Mr. White's first wish?
200 pounds to pay off their house.
What month does the story take place?
March
On which night does the narrator kill the old man?
Eighth
Sgt. Major Morris describes his experiences with the paw as
Moody, angry, secretive.
What do we learn about the narrator when he asks the police officers to sit and rest in the same room where he’s hidden the body?
He's confident.
What type of behavior does "The Monkey's Paw" warn against?
Greed
What are the main character's names, ages, and how long have they been married.
Janet 31, Ben 41, 15 months.
What is the narrator trying to prove by telling the readers this story?
That he is sane.
What does Mr. White call whoever is knocking at the door after the second wish?
"It"
What is the main piece of evidence that the husband is the murderer?
He is wearing the lion's ring the dead woman was wearing.
What does the narrator say that madness has done to him?
A holy man put a spell on the paw to teach people not to mess with fate.
What literary element is shown in this line from the story? "The storm held it's breath for a moment..."
Personification