Cask

Which word means freedom from punishment?

• obstinate

• impunity

• immolation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word means expert knowledge?

• retribution

• succession

• connoisseurship

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following can be considered the most appropriate theme of the story?

• True friendship lasts a lifetime.

• Revenge can be evil.

• Trust must be earned through actions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Montresor lure Fortunato into the catacombs?

• He offers to take Fortunato to an ancient family vault.

• He wants Fortunato to try a wine called the Amontillado.

• He wants to show Fortunato the Montresor family coat of arms.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Montresor’s toast to Fortunato’s “long life” is one example of ____ in the story.

• symbolism

• irony

• metaphor

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Poe effectively uses ______ in “The Cask of Amontillado” because through most of the story, Fortunato has no idea that Montresor is seeking revenge, but the readers know.

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The fact that Fortunato is dressed in a jester/fool’s costume is an example of____.

• situational irony

• internal conflict

• resolution

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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 of following statements might explain why Fortunato begins laughing when Montresor is nearly finished with the wall?

• Fortunato appeals to Montresor, hoping that Montresor might still release him.

• Fortunato realizes what is happening to him and is in a state of shock and desperation.

• Both A and B

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4