Frankenstein
The Black Cat
The Cask of Amontillado
Which story is this Quote from?
Miscellaneous
100

How does the narrator feel immediately after he creates the monster?



He feels horrified and disgusted. He feels it is a catastrophe.



100

In “The Black Cat”, according to the narrator, what was a primitive impulse of the human heart? 

a. The longing to possess and wield the power of a god b. The instinct to preserve one's life, even at the expense of others c. Perverseness, or the urge to do wrong for wrong's sake only d. Greed, or the desire to have more than one needs

c. Perverseness, or the urge to do wrong for wrong's sake only

100
In “The Cask of Amontillado”, Montresor stops working when Fortunato begins rattling his chains because Montresor a. Is exhausted. b. Feels remorse. c. Wants to savor Fortunato’s torture. d. Worries that someone will hear.
c. Wants to savor Fortunato’s torture.
100
“It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend.”
The Cask of Amontillado
100
What “ancient popular notion” did the wife believe, as far as the cat is concerned?
All black cats are witches in disguise.
200

How does Victor describe the creature in this passage? Give at least 3 specific details about the creature's physical features.

1. Black, flowing hair

2. Pearly white teeth

3. Dull, watery, yellow eyes

4. Pale/pallid skin

5. Skin stretched tightly over muscles and arteries

6. Shriveled complexion

7. Straight, black lips

200

In “The Black Cat”, what caused a change in the narrator's temperament and character? a.His experiences as a soldier b.Excessive consumption of alcohol c. A blow to his head suffered during a brawl d.Success and the great wealth that came with it

b.Excessive consumption of alcohol

200
How does Montresor manipulate Fortunato?
He lures him in with wine and insists that he will ask Luchesi to identify the Amontillado, knowing Fortunado will insist on doing him the favor.
200

”It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils."

Frankenstein

200
How many policemen arrive in "The Black Cat"?
4
300

What does Victor dream about when he falls asleep?

He dreams of embracing and kissing Elizabeth, only to have her turn into his mother's corpse in his arms.

300
Describe the narrator’s personality at the beginning of the story and compare/contrast it with the narrator’s personality at the end of the story. What is the cause of this change?
At first the narrator is content and calm. He appreciates the company of animals. This changes because of his addiction to alcohol, which makes him angry and act irrationally, killing animals as well as his wife, who he once loved.
300
How does the setting play an important role in the “The Cask of Amontillado”?
It is clever way to mask Montresor's plan because in the 1800s wine casks were kept in catacombs because of the dampness. In addition it creates suspense because it is a dark and creepy setting with bones.
300
“I grew, day by day, more moody, more irritable, more regardless of the feelings of others.”
The Black Cat
300
Name 6 animals the narrator has in "The Black Cat"
1.Cat 2. Dog 3. Small monkey 4. Rabbit 5. Birds 6. Goldfish
400

What are 3 Gothic elements found in this passage? (Consider setting, plot details, character types, and other gothic elements from your Intro to Gothic Lit. notes)

Answers vary, but may include description of weather, high emotions, supernatural elements, unreliable narrator, etc.
400
How did the narrator feel towards Pluto before his “disease” took over? After? Explain.
He loved Pluto. Pluto is a representation of the narrator. Once his "disease" takes over he hates the cat because he notices the change in himself. It leads him to self-loathe and the Pluto is a reminder of this.
400

Montresor discusses his family arms with Fortunado. The motto is “Nemo me impune lacessit”. Describe how the family arms looks like and/or the meaning of their motto. 

He discusses his family arms to validate his reasoning for wanting to murder Fortunado. The motto translates to “No one provokes me with impunity,” which means “No one attacks me and gets away with it.” The image is a snake being stepped on that is biting the aggressor.

400
“[…] Through the instrumentality of the Fiend Intemperance [I] had (I blush to confess it) experienced a radical alteration for the worse.”
The Black Cat
400

What is the name of the person Montresor uses to lure in Fortunato (another friend who is a a supposed expert on wine)

Luchesi

500

What is the most prominent type of conflict in this particular passage?  (Explain)

  • Person vs. Person. Also called “man vs. man”

  • Person vs. Nature. This type of conflict counters a character against some force of nature, such as an animal or the weather.

  • Person vs. Society

  • Person vs. Technology

  • Person vs. Supernatural

  • Person vs. Self

  • Person vs. Destiny (Fate/Luck/God)

 

Acceptable answers: Person Vs. Self, Person Vs. Technology, Person Vs. Nature

500
Describe the irony in the narrator’s tapping on the bricks while the police were in the cellar.
The police weren’t looking for any evidence in the house that suggested the narrator murdered his wife in. In fact, they were getting ready to leave the house when the narrator found it necessary to tap on the brick with his cane, thereby instigating the loud shrieking noise from the cat.
500
Contrast the setting in the beginning of the story with the setting at the end?
In the beginning the setting is bright and lively. This is done to convey the manipulation Montresor imposes on Fortunado. The deed seems harmless and enjoyable, but the end is dark, just as the depth and trails of the catacombs.
500

“I did not dare return to the apartment which I inhabited, but felt impelled to hurry on, although drenched by rain which poured from a black and comfortless sky."

Frankenstein

500

What is the name of the digging tool that Montresor has been hiding all along?

A trowel

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