The Cask of Amontillado Pre-Test

What motivates Montresor to seek revenge on Fortunato?

• Fortunato's wealth

• Insults to Montresor's family honor

• Jealousy over Fortunato's wine tasting skills

• A legal dispute between the two men

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Which theme is most prominent in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

• The power of forgiveness

• The dangers of pride

• The unpredictability of fate

• The consequences of revenge

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What symbolizes the finality of Fortunato's fate?

• The trowel Montresor shows Fortunato

• The coat of arms

• The nitre on the walls

• The Amontillado

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How does Poe use foreshadowing to hint at the story's outcome?

• By mentioning the dampness of the catacombs

• Through Montresor's toast to Fortunato's long life

• By describing the Montresor family motto and coat of arms

• All of the above

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What tone does Poe establish in the opening paragraph of the story?

• Humorous

• Suspenseful

• Vengeful

• Joyful

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How does the setting of the catacombs contribute to the story?

• It highlights the theme of isolation.

• It creates a backdrop for Montresor's revenge.

• It symbolizes the descent into madness.

• Both B and C

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What inference can be made about Montresor's character based on his actions?

• He values his family's honor above all else.

• He is deeply remorseful for his actions.

• He is a trustworthy narrator.

• He is capable of extreme deception.

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Why does Poe choose to tell the story from Montresor's perspective?

• To create sympathy for Montresor

• To provide insight into the mind of a vengeful person

• To confuse the reader about the story's moral

• To make the story more mysterious

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What does the Amontillado symbolize in the story?

• Wealth and luxury

• The lure of temptation

• The emptiness of revenge

• Fortunato's gullibility

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

• From light-hearted to terrifying

• From suspenseful to peaceful

• From vengeful to remorseful

• From curious to horrified

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