The Cask of Amontillado Quiz

What did the narrator say about Fortunato's health?

• It is precious

• It is deteriorating

• It is strong

• It is fragile

What does the narrator offer to the other character to drink?

• A flagon of De Grâve

• A bottle of wine

• A glass of water

• A cup of tea

What does the other character accuse the narrator of not being?

• A mason

• A brother

• A friend

• A knight

What does the narrator suggest they do after producing the trowel?

• Proceed to the Amontillado

• Return to the surface

• Rest for a while

• Find another crypt

What is the reaction of the other character when the narrator produces the trowel?

• He recoils a few paces

• He laughs

• He gets angry

• He starts coughing

What did the narrator use to fetter Fortunato to the granite?

• A rope

• A chain and padlock

• Handcuffs

• A belt

How far apart were the two iron staples in the granite?

• About one foot

• About two feet

• About three feet

• About four feet

What did the narrator say about the condition of the recess?

• It was very dry

• It was very damp

• It was very warm

• It was very cold

What did the narrator do when he heard the loud and shrill screams?

• He ran away

• He hesitated and trembled

• He called for help

• He ignored them

What time of day is it when the narrator's task is drawing to a close?

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

• Midnight