Worksheets"The Cask of Amontillado" Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Montresor suddenly decided to kill Fortunato when he saw Fortunato at the carnival
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Montresor's coat of arms has several doves on it which is ironic because doves are generally symbolic of peace.
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False
Montresor told his servants they could have the night off because he wanted nobody home to hear Fortunato's screams.
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False
Montresor gives Fortunato more wine in the catacombs even though Fortunato is already intoxicated.
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False
Montresor had an accomplice who helped lay the bricks in place to seal Fortunato in the wall
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False
Fortunato laughs when he is being walled up because he is hoping this experience is a big joke.
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False
Fortunato was discovered fifty years after his death when some of the brickwork crumbled, and his colorful costume could be seen.
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False
Montresor never tells Fortunato the reason he wants revenge on him.
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How does Fortunato's character influence the plot of the story?
Fortunato's weaknesses lead him to lose Montresor's friendship.
Fortunato's weaknesses lead him to be easily manipulated by Motresor.
Fortunato's strength makes it difficult for Montresor to enact his revenge.
Fortunato's strength makes it difficult for Montresor to be angry with him.
Which insult caused Montresor to want revenge on Fortunato?
Fortunato called Montresor's mother disrespectful names.
Fortunato said that Montresor's family were poor as rats.
Fortunato said Montresor was a fool.
The story does not reveal the actual insult.
According to Montresor, what is the perfect crime?
Murder
Torture
Revenge
Prison
Why does Montresor want to murder Fortunato?
Montresor desired Fortunato's wealth
Fortunato insulted Montresor
Montresor did not want to share the Amontillado
Fortunato stole from Montresor
How does Montresor convince Fortunato to go to the catacombs?
He uses money to bribe Fortunato
By convincing Fortunato that he has Amontillado
He asks Fortunato to tour his palazzo
How are Montresor and Fortunato similar?
They are both wine connoisseurs
They are both rational thinkers.
They are both prideful.
They are both forgiving.
From what point of view is the story told?
First-Person
Second-Person
Third-person
Third-person omniscient
