Vocab/Grammar
Which word best describes the subject of "The Cask of Amontillado?" A. revenge B. recovery C. friendship D. Danger
A. revenge
How does Montresor get his revenge?
He traps him inside a wall and he dies of axphixiation.
Which best describes the mood, or atmosphere, of Poe's story? A. humorous B. silly C. serious D. dark
D. dark
Who does Montresor have a conflict and grudge in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
Fortunato
In "The Cask of Amontillado," who is the narrator of the story.
Montresor
In which sentence is the word explicit used correctly? A. Sam is an explicit person. B. Nora gave us explicit directions C. In explicit weather, stay home. D. She has explicit talent
B. Nora gave us explicit directions
Which statement proves that Montresor has succeeded in his quest for revenge? A. I looked at him in surprise B. The vaults are insufferably damp C. For half a century, no mortal has disturbed them D. The wine sparkled in his eyes and the bells jingled
C. For half a century, no mortal has distrubed them
According to this sentence, what has Fortunato done to Montresor? "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could, but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge" A. He has stabbed him B. He has robbed him C. He has insulted him D. He has stolen his wife
C. He has insulted him
In "The Cask of Amontillado," which event is the climax of the plot? A. Montresor meets Fortunato on the street B. Montresor brings Fortunato home C. Montresor closes Fortunato in a wall D. Montresor confesses his crime
C. Montresor closes Fortunato in a wall.
Who is the antagonist in the story?
Fortunato
What does the word Catacomb mean?
an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs, as constructed by the ancient Romans.
Yes he starts out as a protagonist, but the shifts to the antagonist.
who is Luchesi?
He is the rival of Fortunato