Quiz on 'The Cask of Amontillado'

What type of irony is present when Fortunato, dressed as a jester, follows Montresor to his death?

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

• Cosmic irony

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The story is told from which point of view?

• Third-person omniscient

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

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CCSS.W.9-10.3A

What does the name 'Fortunato' ironically mean?

• Unlucky

• Foolish

• Lucky

• Friendly

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device is employed when Fortunato says, 'I shall not die of a cough'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Verbal irony

• Personification

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following could be a theme of 'The Cask of Amontillado'? (Choose all that apply)

• The desire for revenge can be all consuming

• The destructive nature of pride

• The importance of family

• Common interests can bring enemies together

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Montresor's character develop throughout the story?

• He becomes more remorseful

• He grows increasingly paranoid

• He remains consistently calculating and vengeful

• He develops sympathy for Fortunato

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely, settled — but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk. I must not only punish but punish with impunity."

Based on the context clues in the sentence, what could the word "impunity" mean?

• exemption from punishment

• the act of imposing pain or loss on an individual

• callous indifference to or pleasure in causing pain and suffering.

• extreme foolishness or irrationality

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Montresor mean when he says, "A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser"?

• Revenge should be swift

• Punishment should fit the crime

• The avenger should not be caught

• Forgiveness is better than revenge

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What can be inferred about Fortunato's character based on his actions?

• He is humble and cautious

• He is proud and easily manipulated

• He is wise and perceptive

• He is shy and introverted

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Which literary device is used when Montresor describes the coat of arms of his family?

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Stream of consciousness

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4