Cask of Amontillado
The main conflict in this story is what?
man v man
What does the landlady tell Billy to do before going to bed?
Sign the guestbook
How does Della start out with $1.87?
By working for the grocer, butcher and vegetable man
Where is Rainsford's boat headed?
Rio De Janeiro
Why was the young man on trial?
He fell in love with the princess.
He is not fortunate.
Why does Billy decide to stay with the Landlady and not the Bell and Dragon?
It is very cheap
What are Jim and Della's most valuable possessions?
Watch and Hair
What leads to Rainsford falling from the boat?
drops his pipe, loses balance, hears gunshot
Which events happens last in the story?
The princess signals the young man to open the door on the right.
"To your long life, Fortunato" said Montresor.
Which irony is this?
Situational
What is the landlady's perfect guest?
young and handsome
Identify the figurative language. "I couldn't have lived through Christmas without giving you a present."
Hyperbole
What does Zaroff give to those who play his game?
How does the king try and rid of the young man?
by marriage or killed by tiger
What was on the Montressor's family crest?
A foot stepping on a snake, the snake is biting the heel of its attacker
What stage of plot is this?-- assuming that Billy dies of poison and gets stuffed by the landlady
Resolution
Why is Jim so stunned when he sees Della?
He bought her a gift she could not use.
Name one trap General Zaroff uses.
Malay man catcher, burmese tiger pit, ugandan trap
What does the young man assume about the princess?
That she is proud and arrogant like her father
What does impunity mean?
consequence
Which plot stage? Billy is introduced and arrives in bath in search of a place to stay.
What is the theme of this story?
Love is worth more than the possessions you have.
Why does Zaroff justify hunting humans?
Only the strong deserve to survive.
What is the author's purpose?
To present to readers a question to think about?