Exploring The Cask of Amontillado Themes and Symbols

What does Montresor vow to do after being insulted by Fortunato?

• Ignore him

• Challenge him to a duel

• Seek revenge

• Forgive him

How does Montresor ensure that Fortunato does not suspect his intentions?

• By threatening him

• By confronting him directly

• By avoiding him

• By smiling in his face

During which event does Montresor encounter Fortunato?

• A wedding

• A funeral

• The Carnival

• A masquerade ball

What is Fortunato wearing when Montresor meets him?

• A suit

• A pirate outfit

• A knight's armor

• A jester's costume

What does Montresor use to lure Fortunato into the catacombs?

• A rare book

• A hidden treasure

• Gold

• Amontillado

What does Montresor warn Fortunato about as they enter the catacombs?

• The darkness

• The dampness and niter

• The narrow passages

• The presence of rats

What is the family motto of Montresor?

• Strength and courage

• Honor above all

• No one attacks me with impunity

• Fortune favors the bold

What does Montresor produce to prove he is a Mason?

• A chisel

• A brick

• A trowel

• A hammer

How does Montresor trap Fortunato in the niche?

• By tying him up

• By collapsing the ceiling

• By locking a door

• By chaining him

What does Montresor do after trapping Fortunato?

• Walls up the entrance

• Calls for help

• Leaves him immediately

• Releases him