The Cask of Amontillado Quiz

Who is the main character seeking revenge in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• Montresor

• Luchesi

• Fortunato

• Poe

What is the reason behind Montresor's betrayal and revenge?

• Jealousy over Fortunato's success

• Misunderstanding between Montresor and Fortunato

• Betrayal by Fortunato

• Desire for revenge against Fortunato

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

• A haunted mansion in England.

• A spaceship in outer space.

• A tropical island during a hurricane.

• An underground catacomb during the carnival season in an unnamed Italian city.

What is the significance of the Amontillado in the story?

• It is a type of wine that Fortunato is obsessed with.

• It is a symbol of Montresor's wealth and power.

• It is the object by which Montresor's could exact his revenge against Fortunato.

• It is a secret treasure hidden in the catacombs.

What is the name Montresor uses to lure Fortunato into the catacombs?

• Sherry

• Amontillado

• Luchesi

• Poe

What is the outcome of Montresor's revenge?

• Fortunato kills Montresor.

• Fortunato is murdered by Montresor.

• Montresor helps Fortunato escape.

• Montresor forgives Fortunato.

What is the mood or atmosphere of the story?

• Dark, angry, vengeful

• light, cordial, friendly

• cheerful, uplifting, spirited

• Sad, depressing

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

• betrayal

• forgiveness

• friendship

• revenge

What is the point of view of the story?

• The point of view of the story is second person narrative.

• The point of view of the story is first person narrative.

• The point of view of the story is the third person narrative.

• The point of view of the story is the the underground catacombs.

What is the climax of the story?

• The climax of the story is when Fortunado agrees to go taste the Amontillado.

• The climax of the story is when they get to the catacombs and Fortunado starts coughing.

• The climax of the story is when Montresor chains Fortunado to the walls of the niche and begins to wall him in.

• The climax of the story is there is no response from Fortunado.