Tell Tale Heart
What is the narrator trying to prove at the beginning of the story?
That he is sane (not mad).
During what celebration does the story take place?
Carnival
Who did Poe marry?
His 13 year old cousin Virginia Clem
What sports at Cony do I coach
Middle School Boys Soccer & 7th Grade Girls Basketball
What handheld gaming device was made by Nintendo before smartphones became popular?
Game Boy
What sense does the narrator claim is especially sharp?
His hearing.
What weakness of Fortunato does Montresor exploit?
His pride in wine knowledge.
What recurring theme appears in many of Poe’s works?
Death
How old am I?
35
What was the name of the first widely popular social media site before Facebook?
MySpace
What time does the narrator visit the old man each night?
Around midnight.
What does Montresor repeatedly mention to show false concern for Fortunato’s health?
His cough.
Poe is often credited with helping to invent what genre of fiction?
Detective fiction
What town do I live in?
Topsham
What 90s TV show featured six friends living in New York City?
Friends
How does the narrator kill the old man?
suffocating him with his bed.
What is ironic about Fortunato’s name?
It means “fortunate,” but he is actually unlucky/doomed.
What is the name of Poe’s famous detective character?
C. Auguste Dupin.
What is my fiancée's name?
Alexandra
What boy band featured members like Justin Timberlake before his solo career?
*NSYNC
What finally makes the narrator act on the eighth night?
The old man wakes up and opens his eye.
What tool does Montresor carry that hints at his plan?
A trowel.
What mood is most commonly created in Poe’s stories?
Dark, suspenseful, or eerie mood.
What is my full name?
Benjamin Alec Wofford
What MTV TV show had a daily countdown of the top 10 music videos?
TRL