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Cask of Amontillado

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why wasn't it unusual that people were drinking and having a good time in the streets during the story?
a)
It was Mardi Gras
b)
It was Christmas
c)
It was after the Superbowl
d)
It was during Carnival
2.

What is the setting of The Cask of Amontillado?

a)

Fortunato's family catacombs in Italy near a local carnival.

b)

Montressor's family catacombs in Italy during Carnival.

c)

An underground tunnel near Cape Canaveral.

d)

Montressor's Carnival near Fortunato's family catacombs.

3.

Amontillado is a type of...

a)

Armadillo

b)

Cask

c)

Pipe

d)

Wine

4.
Fortunato is supposed to be an expert on wine. What is another word for expert, as used in the story?
a)
connoisseur
b)
experato
c)
virtuoso 
d)
professional
5.
Fortunato's health is being affected by the general environment that Montressor is guiding him through. What, in particular, is affecting his cough?
a)
Flambeaux
b)
Rheum
c)
Medoc
d)
Niter
6.
After Montressor invites Fortunato to examine the Amontillado in the niche, what happens?
a)
A small scuffle ensues and Fortunato is cut by the trowel.
b)
Fortunato tastes the Amontillado and insults Montressor again by calling him a fool.
c)
Montressor hits Fortunato over the head with a bottle of wine and knocks him out.
d)
Montressor chains Fortunato to the wall before he has a chance to respond
7.
Once Fortunato realizes the gravity of his situation, he loudly rattles his chains. How does Montressor respond?
a)
He stops his masonry work to enjoy the sounds of Fortunato's suffereing.
b)
He works even faster because he "regerets" his actions.
c)
He rattles his own chains even more loudly than Fortunato.
d)
He offers Fortunato some Medoc to help ease his suffering.
8.
Montressor echos Fortunato's cries for help. "I replied to the yells of him who clamored. I re-echoed - I aided - I surpassed them in volume and in strength." Why?
a)
To show Fortunato that he also understood his suffereing.
b)
To beat him in a screaming contest.
c)
Montressor thought it was funny to see Fortunato suffer.
d)
To show Fortunato that his fate was final. Nobody would come to help.
9.
Why does Fortunato go to the vault?
a)
To seek revenge against Montresor
b)
To prove he knows wine
c)
To find peace and quiet
d)
To attend a meeting
10.
Which phrase best describes the theme of the story?
a)
Friendship is valuable
b)
Be careful who you insult
c)
Avoid attending parties when ill
d)
Don't follow people into a dark cave, even for wine
11.
Who is the narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
a)
Luchesi
b)
Montresor
c)
Fortunato
d)
Amontillado
12.
What is the main conflict of the story? 
a)
Montresor vs. Himself
b)
Montresor vs. Fortunato
c)
Montresor vs. Luchesi
d)
Montresor Vs. Society
13.
Most of the setting of the story takes place...
a)
at the carnival
b)
in Fortunato's palazzo
c)
in the catacombs
d)
next to Luchesi's home
14.
Why does Fortunato go to the catacomb (crypt) with Montressor?
a)
To seek revenge against Montresor.
b)
To prove he knows wine.
c)
To find peace and quiet.
d)
To attend a meeting of the Masons.
15.
What miscommunication happened between Montresor and Fortunato?
a)
Confusing wine with other alcohol
b)
Confusing masons (the bricklayers) with Masons (the secret society)
c)
Confusing niter with  other chemicals 
d)
Confusing Luchesi with another wine expert
16.
Montressor planned on getting revenge on Fortunato, but had to wait until the time was right.
a)
True
b)
False
17.

Who is the narrator?

a)

Poe

b)

Fortunato

c)

Montresor

d)

Luchesi

18.

Which word best describes the mood of the story?

a)

serious

b)

silly

c)

soothing

d)

creepy

19.

Montresor's words "I will be avenged," mean

a)

Montresor will carry out his revenge

b)

Montresor will die

c)

Montresor will apologize

d)

Montresor will do nothing

20.

What is one of Fortunato's weaknesses?

a)

He likes to drink good wine

b)

He cries too easily

c)

He is too kind to others

d)

He feels bad for others

21.

Why does Montresor choose to carry out his plan in the catacombs?

a)

It's his favorite place

b)

It is filled with ghosts

c)

Fortunato is afraid of bones

d)

No one will find Fortunato there

22.

Why are Montresor's words to Fortunato"I drink to your long life" ironic?

a)

Montresor knows that Fortunato will die soon

b)

Montresor knows that Fortunato will live until 100

23.

What is Fortunato dressed up as which adds to the irony of the situation?

a)

A hero

b)

A lady

c)

A jester

d)

A raven

24.

Why does Montresor repeatedly warn Fortunato about the bad air in the vaults?

a)

He is concerned about his health

b)

He wants to make sure Fortunato doesn't suspect his motives

c)

He wants Fortunato to leave him alone

d)

He wants Fortunato to get Luchesi

25.
Montresor knows of Fortunato's weakness and uses it to his advantage. What is this weakness?
a)
his wealth
b)
knowledge of business
c)
knowledge of Italy's history
d)
his own ego
26.
When the narrator first saw Fortunato at the carnival, what was his condition?
a)
he was sick
b)
he had been in a fight
c)
he was upset
d)
he was drunk
27.
On the vengeful man's coat of arms, the foot was stepping on what?
a)
A Snake
b)
A skull
c)
Grass
d)
A shield
28.
What is the translation of "No one harms me with impunity" in latin? 
a)
Abusis non tollit usum
b)
In pace requiescat
c)
Nemo liber est qui findingne dorynae
d)
Nemo me impune lacessit
29.
Who was the other virtuoso of wines?
a)
Kenobi
b)
Brynhilde
c)
Luchesi
d)
Gertrude
30.
What is a flambeaus?
a)
a torch
b)
a spotlight
c)
an oracle
d)
a pill
31.
What was the name of the wine that the two characters were drinking as they went through the tunnels?
a)
California Chill
b)
Flagon de Grave
c)
Merlot
d)
Springbreak Rush
32.
What is "Rest in Peace" in Latin?
a)
Abusis non tollit usum
b)
In pace requiescat
c)
Nemo liber est qui findingne dorynae
d)
Nemo me impune lacessit

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