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WorksheetsCask of Amontillado
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
Who's the author of the Cask of Amontillado?
Julia Alvarez
Edgar Allan Poe
William Carlos Williams
Sangor Rainsford
What are the two main character's names?
Montresor and Luchresi
Fortunato and Luchresi
Montresor and Fortunato
Allan and Poe
Where is the setting at the beginning of the story?
Montresor catacombs
Carnival
Parisian Cafe
French restaurant
What is a catacomb?
the back left corner of a bee's home
a torture device used during the 18th century
a tool for grooming felines
an network of tunnels and caves that functions as an underground graveyard
When Montresor encounters Fortunato on the street, what is the Fortunato wearing?
a large black mask
a suit of old armor
a jester's costume
a hat and dark cloak
What is the name of the rare wine Montresor has bought and wishes Fortunato to sample?
Sherry
Amontillado
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Fortunato's health is being affected by the general environment that Montresor is guiding him through. What, in particular, is affecting his cough?
Flambeaux
Rheum
Medoc
Niter
Why does Montresor make sure Fortunato has drunk a lot of wine?
So that Montresor can sell him a barrel of wine at a high price.
So Montresor can beat him at games at the Carnival.
So that Fortunato would be so drunk he could not defend himself or fight back when Montresor chains him to wall
So that Fortunato would feel better since his wife is divorcing him.
Why is the coat of arms important to the plot of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
It explains why Montresor allows snakes to live in his wine cellar.
It partially explains Montresor's need for revenge.
It explains why Montresor never walks barefoot.
It partially explains why Montresor loves to kick the soccer ball around.
Why does the author reveal Montresor's family motto, "No one provokes me without punishment'?
to demonstrate how forgiving the Montresor's are to their enemies
to contrast the narrator's actions with his family's beliefs
to reinforce what will happen to Fortunato because of his actions
to establish that the story was written a long time ago
After Montresor invites Fortunato to examine the Amontillado in the niche, what happens?
A small scuffle ensues and Fortunato is cut by the trowel.
Fortunato tastes the Amontillado and insults Montresor again by calling him a fool.
Montresor hits Fortunato over the head with a bottle of wine and knocks him out.
Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall before he has a chance to respond.
What does Montresor build around Fortunato?
Jail
Building
Wall
Dam
Once Fortunato realizes the gravity of his situation, he loudly rattles his chains. How does Montressor respond?
He stops his masonry work to enjoy the sounds of Fortunato's suffering.
He works even faster because he "regerets" his actions.
He rattles his own chains even more loudly than Fortunato.
He offers Fortunato some Medoc to help ease his suffering.
How many years has passed since Montresor committed the crime?
a thousand
a decade
half a century
half a millennia
Which phrase best describes the theme of the story?
Friendship is vauable
Revenge is best when the punisher is not punished
Avoid attending parties when ill
Miscommunication can be harmful
