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100

Who did the narrator kill?

the old man


100

Why does the narrator kill the old man?

Because he doesn't like his eye. 

100

What did the narrator mean when he was "mad"?

The narrator meant he was crazy or mentally ill.  

200

What did the narrator despise about the old man? 

His eye

200

Where was the old man killed?

In his bed in his house 

200

Is it socially acceptable to kill the old man?  

No, because you don't solve your problem by un-living other people. 

300

Where was the old man buried? 

Under the floorboards

300

What time did the narrator kill the old man? 

Around twelve o'clock 

300

What can you infer the "Heart-beat" sound was?

His own heart beating from adrenalin.  

400

How many nights did the narrator watch the old man for, before he killed him? 

7 nights

400

Why do the police go to the old mans house?

Someone heard the cries coming from the old man

400

What would happen if the narrator didn't out himself?

He would keep hearing "The Heart-beat sound" and would continued to be haunted by the sound to the rest of his live. The police would not know who killed the old man. 

500

What sound was the protagonist hearing "through the walls"? 

A clock- like sound

500

What happened after the police showed up?

Eventually the protagonist admitted to killing the old man. 

500

What were to possible antagonist in the story?

Narrator and Police