Vocabulary
What is a cask?
A barrel
In "The Cask of Amontillado," who is the narrator (the person who tells the story)?
Montressor
What is Fortunato’s condition when Montresor first encounters him during the carnival?
A. He is completely sober.
B. He is sick and coughing.
C. He is dressed in black mourning clothes.
D. He is drunk and wearing a jester costume.
D. He is drunk and wearing a jester costume.
What is a catacomb?
An underground cemetery/tomb
What does Montresor reveal at the end of the story?
A. He regrets killing Fortunato.
B. Fortunato’s body has been undiscovered for 50 years.
C. Fortunato’s family took revenge on Montresor.
D. He was only pretending to kill Fortunato.
B. Fortunato’s body has been undiscovered for 50 years.
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
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 walls up Fortunato
D. Montresor confesses his crime
C. Montresor walls up Fortunato
What weakness does Montresor exploit to lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
A. Fortunato's fear of the dark
B. Fortunato's greed for money
C. Fortunato's sense of loyalty
D. Fortunato's pride in his wine expertise
D. Fortunato's pride in his wine expertise
What is amontillado?
A type of wine
What are the 2 settings of the story? You must use the specific names
The Catacombs & Carnival in Italy
How does Montresor ensure that his servants will not be home while he carries out his plan?
A. He orders them to clean the catacombs.
B. He dismisses them for the night.
C. He locks them out of the house.
D. He tells them he will not return until morning, knowing they will leave.
D. He tells them he will not return until morning, knowing they will leave.
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
Why does Montresor keep offering Fortunato more wine as they descend into the catacombs?
A. To make Fortunato feel comfortable
B. To make Fortunato drunk and easier to control
C. To make Fortunato trust him more
D. To keep Fortunato from questioning him
B. To make Fortunato drunk and easier to control
What does fetter mean?
Shackles (cuffed ankles)
Describe the Montressor Family's "Coat of Arms"
A blue background with a huge human foot standing on a serpent. The serpant's fangs are sunken into the heel of the foot.
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"
He has insulted him
Which event forshadows 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 of Medoc
D. Fortunato askes Montresor if he is a mason
D. Fortunato asks Montresor if he is a mason
Why is Montresor’s method of revenge particularly suited to his personality?
A. It is a loud, public display of power.
B. It relies on secrecy and control, appealing to his calculating nature.
C. It is a quick act of passion, reflecting his impulsive behavior.
D. It requires approval from others, showing his need for validation.
B. It relies on secrecy and control, appealing to his calculating nature.
Which word best describes the subject of "The Cask of Amontillado?"
A. retribution B. recovery C. friendship D. Danger
A. retribution
Montresor’s family motto, "Nemo me impune lacessit," which translates to "No one attacks me with impunity," foreshadows:
A. Fortunato’s escape from the catacombs
B. Montresor’s regret for his actions
C. Montresor’s plan for revenge on Fortunato
D. The reconciliation between Montresor and Fortunato
C. Montresor’s plan for revenge on Fortunato
What can you infer (assume) about Fortunato from the following sentence: "He turned towards me, and looked into my eyes with two filmy orbs of intoxication?"
Fortunato is drunk
The setting of the story during Carnival season serves to:
A. Emphasize the joy and freedom that Montresor feels
B. Contrast the celebration above ground with the darkness of the catacombs below
C. Highlight Montresor’s love for fine wine
D. Represent Fortunato’s loyalty to his friend
B. Contrast the celebration above ground with the darkness of the catacombs below