Cask of Amontillado Quiz

What does "impunity" mean?

• Freedom from punishment

• A sense of guilt

• Revengeful action

• A secret plot

Which word means to "make amends for wrongdoing"?

• Gesticulation

• Vault

• Redress

• Impunity

A "gesticulation" is:

• A facial expression

• A dramatic gesture

• A quiet action

• A verbal statement

What is a vault in the context of gothic literature?

• A storage room

• A burial chamber

• A secret plan

• A heavy door

What type of irony is present when Fortunato says he won’t die of a cough?

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

• Coincidental irony

Why does Montresor toast to Fortunato’s long life?

• He admires him

• He is mocking him

• He wants him to be healthy

• He is sincere

Which gothic element is most prominent in the catacombs?

• Bright lighting

• A sense of foreboding

• Comic relief

• Heroic actions

What is the tone of Montresor’s narration?

• Regretful

• Darkly humorous

• Angry

• Solemn

How does the word "redress" connect to Montresor’s actions?

• It shows he wants to seek forgiveness.

• It indicates his plan to seek revenge.

• It means he feels guilty about his actions.

• It demonstrates his fear of consequences.

Which word best describes Fortunato’s role in the story?

• Heroic

• Innocent

• Vain

• Honest