The Cask of Amontillado

Vocab/Grammar

100

Which word best describes the theme of "The Cask of Amontillado?" A. retribution B. recovery C. friendship D. Danger

A. retribution

200

Which word best defines "to be free from punishment" A. retribution B. impunity C. cask D. motlety

B. Impunity

300

"in pace requesiat" means

"may he rest in peace" or simplly "rest in peace"

400

The title of the short story is called "The Cask of Amontillado". What is Amontillado?

a very rare and/or expensive wine

500

In the story, the narrator describes something unique within the catacombs called nitre. What is nitre? 

A white webwork material that spreads out throughout the catacombs.

Reading

100

What can you predict from the following sentence spoken by Montresor: "At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely settled..." A. Montresor will not do anything B. Montresor will apologize C. Montresor will carry out his revenge D. Montresor will be murdered

C. Montresor will carry out his revenge

200

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

300

Other than completing the task, what is absolutely necessary in order for revenge to be successful?

Must ensure that the individual being punished is aware of who is responsible for the revenge

400

The author names the antagonist Fortunato. This is an example of A. Hyperbole  B. Simile  C. Euphemism  D. Paradox  E. Irony

E. Irony

500

Why does Montresor choose the catacombs as the setting for his revenge? A. it is his favorite place in his house B. it is filled with ghosts C. no one will find Fortunato there D. Fortunato is afraid of bones

C. no one will find Fortunato there

Interpretation

100

Which best describes the mood, or atmosphere, of Poe's story? A. humorous B. silly C. serious D. suspenseful

D. suspenseful

200

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

300

Montresor stops working on building the wall when Fortunato starts rattling the chains because A. he is tired and needs to rest B. he begins to feel bad about what he is doing C. he wants to enjoy the sound of suffering from Fortunato D. all of the answers

C. he wants to enjoy the sound of suffering from Fortunato

400

Why does Montresor repeatedly warn Fortunato about the bad air in the vaults? A. he is sincerely concerned about Fortunato's well being B. He wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect him C. He hopes Fortunato will prevent him from committing the planned murder D. He wants to warn Fortunato that his death is near

B. He wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect him

500

What can you infer about Fortunato from the following sentence: "He turned towards me, and looked into my eyes with two filmy orbs of intoxication?"

Fortunato is drunk

Literary Analysis

100

With whom does Montresor have a conflict in "The Cask of Amontillado?"

Fortunato

200

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 builds a wall around Fortunato D. Montresor confesses his crime

C. Montresor builds a wall around Fortunato

300

In "The Cask of Amontillado," what is the central conflict? A. narrator vs. Fortunato B. narrator vs. society C. narrator vs. Luchesi D. narrator vs. himself

A. narrator vs. Fortunato

400

Which event foreshadows the resolution of "The Cask of Amontillado?" A. Montresor tells Fortunato that he has bought a large barrel of Amontillado B. Fortunato wears a parti-striped dress C. Montresor drinks to Fortunato's health with a bottle o Medoc D. Fortunato askes Montresor if he is a mason

D. Fortunato asks Montresor if he is a mason

500

Early in the story, Poe has Montresor repeat the line "I have my doubts" to Fortunato. Which one of the answers is a reason why he DOES NOT do this?

A. the repetition creates anticipation B. this helps appeal to Fortunato's ego C. this gives Montresor a psychological advantage over Fortunato D. test to see how loyal he is to Montresor

D. test to see how loyal he is to Montresor

Comprehension

100

In "The Cask of Amontillado," who is the narrator, the person who tells the story?

Montresor

200

Why does Fortunato go into the vaults A. to meet Montresor's ancestors B. to find some peace of mind C. to attend a meeting of masons D. to prove his wine expertise

D. to prove his wine expertise

300

What is an example of how Montresor pre-meditated or planned to kidnap and seek revenge on Fortunato?

Some answers include:

tricking him into thinking that he was going to give him some Amontillado; excusing his houseworkers from their duties; leading him through various tunnels in the catacombs; getting him drunk; bringing the trowel under his coat; putting stone and mortar under a pile of bones; having the chains and padlocks already set up

400

When the narrator tells Fortunato, "I was silly enough to pay the full Amontillado price without consulting you in the matter," to what is he appealing? A. Fotunato's intelligence B. Fortunato's vanity C. Fortunato's humility D. Fortunato's sympathy

B. Fortunato's vanity

500

How could the narrator (Montresor) show that he is feeling guilty for committing this crime?

he confessed or told this story 50 years after it happened