THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO Review

Who is the author of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

What is the setting of the "The Cask of Amontillado"?

What is the conflict in the "The Cask of Amontillado"?

Who are the characters in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

What is the theme of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

What is the resolution of the "The Cask of Amontillado?

What are Montresor and Fortunato connoisseurs of?

Why is Montresor seeking revenge on Fortunato?

Where does Montresor meet up with Fortunato?

What is the mood of the story?

Why is the narrator happy to meet Fortunato?

Why does Montresor warn Fortunato about the air and dampness in the vaults?

Which character's thoughts and feelings are shared with the reader?

Which of the following themes is exemplified in the story? A. Montresor buried Forunato alive. B. Always follow your instincts and do what you feel is best in life. C. Vengeance can drive individuals to perform extreme acts. D. One's ego can cause great misfortune in one's life.

Is Montressor dynamic (he changes or learns a lesson) or static (he does not change) ? A. Dynamic B. Static

Who is the protagonist (the main character)?

Who is the antagonist (the opponent to the main character)?

Which of the following applies to the setting of the story? A. Carnival season B. Catacombs C. 1800's D. All of the above

Montresor knows Fortunato's weakness (or character flaw) is A) his ego B) his knowledge of Italy's history C) his health D) his wealth

Fortunato's costume of a jester is important to note because A) He often jests about his knowledge of wine. B) He is foolish about going into the catacombs with his severe cold. C) Montresor plays him for a fool. D) All of the above.

"A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong." What does this mean? unredressed = not set right retribution = repayment avenger = one who takes revenge A) It's wrong to undress around a vengeful person who feels equally wrong. B) People who obsess over revenge are unable to achieve satisfactory vengeance if the one they despise doesn't suffer. C) An insult is not forgiven unless the retribution is in the millions of dollars. D) Redressing an avenger makes the wronged feel unredressed if the injury was severe.

"The thousand injuries of Fortunado I had borne as I best could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge" Based on this quote alone, it is clear that the story's point of view is A) 1st person B) 3rd person omniscient C) 3rd person objective

Montresor removes any potential external conflicts before the story starts. Which of the following is not one of these? A) freeing his home of servants B) attaching a padlock and chain to a wall C) obtaining a real cask of Amontillado D) hiding a trowel in his cloak

Montresor's coat of arms is decorated with a blue background, upon which a huge, golden human foot crushes a serpent whose fangs are biting its heel. This symbol indicates that the family A) wears only snakeskin boots as they crush their opposition. B) prides itself on its ability to obtain revenge on those who hurt them. C) act on vengeance only out of bare necessity. D) has blue (royal) blood and a lot of gold.

The word that best describes the mood of "The Cask of Amontillado" is ____. A) Suspenseful B) Depressing C) Hysterical D) Dramatic

Montresor vows revenge because Fortunato A)Threatened him B) Humiliated him C) Attacked him D) Insulted him

Which aspect of the carnival season is most important to the events of the story? A) Hundreds of people attend the event B) It is a time of wild madness and excess C) People wear fantastic costumes in the streets and their identity if hidden D)The damp weather this time of year causes colds

Why does Montresor warn Fortunato about the air in the vaults? A)Montresor wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect his motives. B) Montresor wants to discourage Fortunato from entering the vaults. C)Montresor wants to avoid responsibility for Fortunato's death. D) Montresor wants to warn Fortunato that death is near.

The skeletons in the walls of the catacombs are the remains of A) carnival merrymakers. B) Monstresor's ancestors C) Montresor family enemies. D) Monstresor's disobedient servants

Which quotation best illustrates Montresor's true character? A) "A draft of this Medoc will defend us from the damps." B) "My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking today." C) "I must not only punish but punish with impunity." D) "And yet some fools will have it that his taste is a match for your own."

How are Montresor and Fortunato alike? A) They share an interest in fine wine. B) They have an affection for each other. C) They both have respect for Luchesi. D) They both have a revengeful nature.

Which literary device did the author rely upon when naming the character "Fortunato"? A) Mood B) Tone C) Plot D) Irony

What is the significance of the characters' names?