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Grade 8 The Black Cat
The narrator:
  1. kills his wife in a temper because she defends the cat
  2. becomes an arsonist, destroying his neighbors' homes
  3. finally decides he must reform his life
Grade 8 The Black Cat
At the end, the cat:
  1. calls the attention of the police to the narrator's crime
  2. is killed by the narrator
  3. wins the real affection of the man
Grade 8 The Tell-Tale Heart
What specifically is it about the old man that troubles the narrator?
  1. he is too old
  2. his vulture ear
  3. his evil eye
  4. he is mean to him
Grade 8 The Black Cat
The narrator seeks another cat, takes it home and finds:
  1. that it seems to love him very much
  2. that it is beginning to take on haunting characteristics of the previous pet
  3. both of these
Grade 8 The Ransom of Red Chief
What nickname did Red Chief give to Sam?
  1. Bill
  2. Old Hank
  3. Sammy
  4. Snake Eyes
Grade 8 The Black Cat

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The narrator, enraged at the treatment he is receiving:
  1. cuts his cat's eye out
  2. sets fire to his home
  3. turns himself in for treatment
Grade 8 The Masque of the Red Death
Why did Poe position the black chamber at the western end of the suite?
  1. to symbolize the end of day and life
  2. to suggest a mood of exploration and excitement
  3. to include the red glow of the sunset
  4. to minimize the presence of natural light
Grade 8 The Black Cat

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That night:
  1. the narrator finally feels a sense of permanent peace
  2. the house catches fire
  3. his wife reproaches him for his sick behavior
Grade 8 The Black Cat

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Following this incident, neighbors note:
  1. how much the man's wife is suffering
  2. the great improvement in the man
  3. the impression of a cat on the bedroom wall
Grade 8 Short Stories (Fiction)

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Which word best describes the little pumpkin at the beginning of the story?
  1. friendly
  2. discontent
  3. responsible
  4. heartbroken
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