Characters & Traits
Which character is obsessed with wine?
Fortunato in "The Cask of Amontillado"
Is the princess's struggle in "The Lady, or The Tiger" internal, external, or both?
Both
What is ironic about the necklace Mathilde borrows?
It was fake/costume jewelry
Which story best illustrates the dangers of materialism?
"The Necklace"
What moods are created by the catacombs setting?
Dark, suspenseful, eerie
Which character is dissatisfied with her ordinary life?
Mathilde in "The Necklace"
What kind of conflict drives Montresor’s revenge plan?
Man vs. Man / internal obsession too
What’s the shocking outcome for Fortunato in the catacombs?
He is bricked in alive
Which story shows how pride and insult can destroy lives?
"The Cask of Amontillado"
How does irony play a role in "The Necklace"?
Situational irony: the necklace was fake all along
Which character is considered unreliable in their storytelling?
Montresor in "The Cask of Amontillado"
Why doesn’t Mathilde visit her rich friend often?
It makes her feel grief and despair
What is revealed at the end (the resolution) of “The Necklace”?
They wasted 10 years for nothing—the necklace was fake
Which story leaves the reader questioning human nature and jealousy?
"The Lady, or The Tiger?"
How does Stockton keep readers guessing in "The Lady, or the Tiger"?
He leaves the ending unresolved
Which character is described as "handsome, brave, and loved by the princess"?
The Lover in "The Lady, or The Tiger"
In The Lady or the Tiger, what are the two possible outcomes behind the doors?
A lady as bride OR a fierce tiger
What shocking decision does the princess have to make?
Whether to send her lover to the lady or the tiger
What theme do all three stories share?
Human flaws like greed, pride, jealousy lead to downfall
How does the carnival setting in The Cask of Amontillado add to the story?
It contrasts the festive mood with the dark murder plot
Which character is described as "hot-blooded, her soul at a white heat beneath jealousy"?
The Princess in "The Lady, or The Tiger"
What is ironic about Montresor’s motto “Nemo me impune lacessit” (“No one attacks me with impunity”)?
He uses it to justify murder for a vague insult.
What happens after Fortunato screams in the catacombs?
He falls silent, and Montresor finishes the wall
In "The Necklace", what lesson is revealed through irony at the end?
The pursuit of wealth/status ruined her life, but honesty and acceptance were the wiser choice.
What literary device is Montresor using when he foreshadows revenge in the opening lines?
Foreshadowing/irony