Cask of Amontillado

What is the main conflict of the story? 

• Montresor vs. Himself
• Montresor vs. Fortunato
• Montresor vs. Luchesi
• Montresor Vs. Society

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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Montresor knows of Fortunato's weakness and uses it to his advantage. What is this weakness?

• his wealth
• knowledge of business
• knowledge of Italy's history
• his own ego

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Which Point of View is this story in?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• Miss Stockdale's POV

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Which quote is foreshadowing Fortunato's death?

• The nitre that fills the catacomb

• The wine they are drinking

• Fortunato: “The cough's a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough.”

  Montresor: “True—true”

• "Nemo me impune lacessit."

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What does Fortunato believe is actually happening in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

• He believes he is being shown Montresor’s villa since he is interested in purchasing it.

• He believes he is being guided to the cask of Amontillado to determine whether it is authentic or not.

• He is being guided to the catacombs because he has never seen one before.

• He is taken through the villa to find a special heirloom that Montresor would like to sell to him.

What is a good main idea for "The Cask of Amontillado"?

• Man will go to extremes to get revenge.

• Man loves one another

• Man will do anything for love

• Man will help out all mankind.

What is the best example of a theme in “The Cask of Amontillado”?

• Love can help you accomplish anything.

• Pride can blind you from dangers.

• Jealousy can lead you to harm others.

• Hope can help you gain friendship.

Which of the following is the best example of text evidence to support the theme?

• Montresor admits to being envious of Fortunato’s fortunes and is lead to plot out his death.

• Montresor has always admired Fortunato’s expertise on wine and seeks to become his friend.

• Fortunato is being tricked into following Montresor to his cask of Amontillado, but instead meets a tragic ending.

• Fortunato believes Montresor is leading him to the love of his life, but instead does not make it out of the villa.

What do the following lines suggest about Fortunato’s social status?

• “Fortunato was a man to be respected and even feared.” - Montresor

• “My dear Fortunato, you look well today.”- Montresor

• “I’m on my way to see Luchresi. He is a true expert.” - Montresor

• “I let him hurry me to my villa.” - Montresor

Why does Fortunato go to the vault?

• To seek revenge against Montresor
• To prove he knows wine
• To find peace and quiet
• To attend a meeting

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