The Cask of Amontillado Quiz

What is the main reason Montresor wants revenge?

• Fortunato stole his amontillado

• Fortunato insulted him

• Fortunato insulted Luchesi

• Luchesi misjudged Fortunato

Which of the following does Montresor not do to ensure the success of his plan?

• He pretends to be Fortunato's friend.

• He gives Fortunato wine to drink.

• He carries out his plan when no attendants are at home.

• He pushes Fortunato down to the catacombs.

Which of these lines from the story is an example of imagery?

• "My poor friend found it impossible to reply for many minutes."

• "We continued our route in search of the Amontillado."

• "The foulness of the air caused our flambeaux rather to glow than flame."

• "He was much too astounded to resist."

What is the best paraphrase of the following quotation: "I was so pleased to see him, that I thought I should never have done wringing his hand."

• I shook his hand for a very long time because I was so happy to see him.

• I did not want to shake his hand even though I was happy to see him.

• I was surprised to see that his hand would not stop shaking.

• I kept shaking his hand because he seemed excited to see me.

Which of the following is not a result of the carnival setting?

• Fortunato has a bad cold.

• Fortunato has been drinking.

• Montresor's servants are not at home.

• Montresor and Fortunato wear costumes.

Which of the following words does not describe the story's mood?

• sinister

• ominous

• upbeat

• gloomy