The Necklace
Who is the author of "The Necklace?"
Guy De Maupassant
Who is the narrator of the story?
Montresor
What is the name of the narrator of the story?
Dr. Watson
What is the name of General Zaroff's henchman?
Ivan
What is the name of Mr. Bradbury's beloved dog?
Penny!
What is the main reason Mathilde is unhappy at the start of the story?
She is middle-class but she keeps comparing herself to people who are wealthier than her.
What led Montresor to seek revenge against Fortunato?
An unspecified insult.
Who is Helen Stoner?
The client who comes to Sherlock Holmes for help.
Why does General Zaroff want to hunt humans?
He thinks that they are the most dangerous prey on the planet.
What is the name of Odysseus's home town?
Ithaca
How do Mathilde and her husband replace the necklace?
They borrow money which they then have to work to pay back.
What does Montresor's family motto mean in English?
No one attacks me with impunity.
What is the speckled band?
A snake.
What is Rainsford traveling on at the start of the story (be specific).
A yacht
What is the name of Odysseus's wife?
Penelope
What is Mathilde's initial reaction when her husband tells her about the ball?
She becomes upset and frustrated.
How does Montresor lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
By promising to show him a cask of Amontillado wine.
What strange noises did Helen Stoner hear on the night of her sister's death?
A whistle and metallic clang.
What is General Zaroff's justification for hunting humans?
He thinks they are inferior to him.
Where do Odysseus and his men go first after Troy?
The Land of the Cicones
What specifically is the event that Mathilde and her husband are invited to?
A ball at the Ministry of Education.
How does Montresor ensure that no one will disturb them in the catacombs?
He sends his household servants away so that no one will enter behind them.
What clues led Sherlock to suspect Dr. Roylott?
The ventilator and bell pull in Julia's room.
How does Rainsford defeat Zaroff?
He surprises him in his bedroom and hunts him.
What is the best flavor of Ice Cream?
Mint Chip