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Suspense and Horror: Gothic Writing across Time

Question 1 • English III Remediation 1st Grading Period

Based on the passage from “The Tell-Tale Heart,” what inferences can you make about the narrator? Check the two best answers.

Answer
A
He seems intelligent and stable.
B
He seems unwell and uneasy.
C
He seems calm and composed.
D
He seems nervous and sensitive.

Explanation

The narrator repeatedly insists that he is not mad, but his intense reactions and anxious behavior suggest otherwise. His uneasiness and apparent mental distress support “He seems unwell and uneasy,” while his heightened sensitivity and nervousness support “He seems nervous and sensitive.”

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