The Cask of Amontillado review

What is the effect of the repetition of "Amontillado" throughout the short story?

• It highlights the weakness of Fortunato leading to his demise.

• It reinforces the idea that Fortunato loves all types of wines.

• It conveys Fortunato's obsession with Monstresor's home.

• It emphasizes Fortunato as a wine expert during Carnival.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is Montresor's tone toward Fortunato in the journey through the catacombs?

• Humorous

• Mocking

• Cheerful

• Fuming

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the effect of the description within the following quotation?

"Come," I said, with decision, "we will go back; your health is precious."

• It amplifies Montresor's concern for Fortunato's wellbeing.

• It portrays Montresor as pretending to care for Fortunato.

• It signifies that Montresor desires to return to the house.

• It shows how Fortunato values Montresor as a friend.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the central idea of the short story?

• A man kills his enemy accidentally

• A man tries to forgive but discovers he cannot

• A man gets revenge by exploiting his friend's flaw.

• A man becomes obsessed with fining a type of wine.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

According to the story, why does Montresor plan revenge against Fortunato?

• Fortunato stole his Amontillado.

• Fortunato offended him for some unknown reason.

• Fortunato believed that his family was not respectable.

• Fortunato committed many different acts of violence against him.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which quality best exemplifies Fortunato in the story?

• Lucky

• Heroic

• Gullible

• Peaceful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does Fortunato change from the beginning of the story to the end?

• He increases his knowledge of fine wines by obtaining the Amontillado from Montresor.

• He transforms into someone whom Montresor values as a true friend.

• He escalates emotionally and leaves the catacombs with Montresor.

• He learns that Montresor has tricked him and left him to die.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the order of events in the short story affect the meaning of this quotation?

"Against the new masonry I re-erected the old rampart of bones. For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them."

• It proves the reason for Montresor's plan.

• It describes the setting of Montresor's home.

• It explains how Montresor deceived Fortunato.

• It illustrates that Montresor's plot was successful.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence demonstrates that Montresor is enjoying Fortunato's response?

• "The noise lasted for several minutes, durning which, that I might hearken to it with the more satisfaction, I ceased my labours and sat down upon the bones."

• "The earliest indication I had of this was a low moaning cry from the depth of the recess."

• "It was not the cry of a drunken man."

• "There was then a long and obstinate silence."

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which theme could be true based on the short story?

• Too much drinking will ultimately lead to death.

• Revenge takes careful planning and hard work.

• Lying is an important part of friendship.

• People take time to become enemies

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2