Cask of Amontillado Review

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

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A carnival.

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What is an example of foreshadowing in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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"I shall not die from a cough."

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What does the word 'intercede' mean?

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To intervene on behalf of another.

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What is the significance of Montresor's family's coat of arms?

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It symbolizes the Montresors' quest for revenge.

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What type of conflict is present in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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Man vs. Man.

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What literary device is used when Montresor mentions the cough?

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Foreshadowing.

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What is the main theme of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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Revenge.

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Who is the protagonist in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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Montresor.

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Who is the antagonist in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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Fortunato.

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What is the significance of the Amontillado in the story?

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It serves as a lure for Montresor's revenge.