WorksheetsThe Cask of Amontillado
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the setting of the story?
Italy/during Christmas
Italy/ during Carnival
Italy/during Summer
Montresor told Fortunato that he had bought a cask of Amontillado
True
False
Where does Fortunato want to go?
to Montresor´s vaults to taste the wine
to Montresor´s garden
to Montresor´s office
Who is the narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado?"
Fortunado
Montresor
Edgar Allen Poe
The narrator is unknown
What genre is "The Cask of Amontillado" associated with?
Informational Text
Non-fiction
Gothic Fiction
Poetry
Which quotation from "The Cask of Amontillado" is an example of verbal irony?
"The man wore motley."
"I drink," Fortunato said, "to the buried that repose around us."
"And I to your long life." --Montresor
"The wine sparkled in his eyes and the bells jingled."
"A succession of loud and shrill screams, bursting suddenly from the throat of the chained from, seemed to thrust me violently back."
What is the effect of the description within the following quotation?
"Come," I said, with decision, "we will go back; your health is precious."
It amplifies Montresor's concern for Fortunato's wellbeing.
It portrays Montresor as pretending to care for Fortunato.
It signifies that Montresor desires to return to the house.
It shows how Fortunato values Montresor as a friend.
According to the story, why does Montresor plan revenge against Fortunato?
Fortunato stole his Amontillado.
Fortunato offended him for some unknown reason.
Fortunato believed that his family was not respectable.
Fortunato committed many different acts of violence against him.
Which sentence demonstrates that Montresor is enjoying Fortunato's response?
"The noise lasted for several minutes, durning which, that I might hearken to it with the more satisfaction, I ceased my labours and sat down upon the bones."
"The earliest indication I had of this was a low moaning cry from the depth of the recess."
"It was not the cry of a drunken man."
"There was then a long and obstinate silence."
Which theme could be true based on the short story?
Too much drinking will ultimately lead to death.
Revenge takes careful planning and hard work.
Lying is an important part of friendship.
People take time to become enemies
