The Cask of Amontillado
Who is the author?
Edgar Allan Poe
Why is Madame Loisel so unhappy with her life?
She is unhappy because she wants to be rich and have nice things.
What is it called when a story jumps from the present to the future, without telling you what happens in-between?
A flash-forward
How do we know the story is a flashback?
The narrator talks about remembering his brother.
What is the setting?
Italy in a previous century
General Zaroff knows who Rainsford is before he introduces himself; how does the general know him?
The general knows Rainsford because of the books Rainsford has published.
What does the word, sympathize, mean?
Sympathize means to feel sorry for someone.
What is the difference between first and third person point of view?
1st= The narrator is in the story. 3rd= the narrator is not in the story.
Why is red symbolic in the story?
It represents both blood and love.
What holiday is going on during the story?
Carnival
There are two characters that Rainsford kills, who are the two characters?
General Zaroff and Ivan
What is the name of Madame Loisel's friend?
Madame Forestier
What is the internal conflict that Rainsford faces in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
He must fight his fear so that he can survive.
What is a possible theme for the story?
Self-centeredness and pride can have serious consequences.
Why does Montresor seek revenge?
He was insulted by Fortunato.
How does Rainsford find the general's castle?
He follows the footprints and the lights to the castle.
Who tries to make Madame Loisel happy over and over again in the story?
Her husband
Name the irony found in "The Necklace."
Madame Loisel and her husband work for ten years to pay for a necklace to replace the one lost only to find that the original necklace was not worth very much.
Why was Doodle's real name like tying a big tail on a small kite?
Because William Armstrong was such a long and formal name for such a tiny baby
What is the translation of the phrase on the Montresor coat of arms, "Nemo me impune lacessit?"
No one can insult or challenge the speaker without consequences.
Why does the general hunt humans?
He hunts humans because he is bored of hunting animals.
How long does it take Madame Loisel to pay off her debt?
10 years
What narration is used in, "The Cask of Amontillado?"
1st person
How is Doodle like the scarlet ibis?
They both are out of place and have tragic ends.