Cask Context (Catacombs, Carnival, and Poe-- Oh, My!)

Why were the original catacombs built underground?

• To escape religious persecution

• To protect from rain

• To hide from enemies

• To avoid the sun

What is a key feature of the Venetian Carnival?

• Fireworks

• Food stalls

• Masks

• Dancing

What did masks help achieve in Venetian society?

• Warmer winters

• Social equality

• Faster travel

• Better vision

What is Edgar Allan Poe famous for?

• Writing happy stories

• Building tall buildings

• Inventing new languages

• Creating detective stories

What did Edgar Allan Poe do when he was told to focus on business?

• He wrote on business papers

• He stopped writing

• He moved to another country

• He became a businessman