According to Montresor, he decides to seek revenge against Fortunato because Fortunato -
"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge."
attacked him with his fists
injured him more than a thousand times
insulted him
stole some valuable wine from him
According to Montresor, revenge would not be successful if he were -
" . . . but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk. I must not only punish but punish with impunity."
punished for taking his revenge
not punishef for taking his revenge
recognized by his victim
compelled to murder
The story takes place in -
I was skilful in the Italian vintages myself, and bought largely whenever I could. It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend.
Amontillado during Carnival time
the present right after Christmas
America during Carnival time
Italy during Carnival time
Fortunato's weak point is his -
"He had a weak point --this Fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine."
habit of dressing in silly costumes
pride about his knowledge of fine wines
jealousy of Luchesi
poor sense of direction
Which evidence best supports the claim that Montresor is insane?
"It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued, as was my in to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my to smile now was atthe thought of his immolation."
He wears a strange costume
Thoughts of Fortunato's death make him smile
He pays full price for a cask of wine
He does not ask Luchesi to test the wine
Which of the following things does Montresor do?
Explain how Fortunato has insulted him.
Let Fortunato know how upset he is with him.
Never let the readers know ow Fortunato has insulted him.
Be rude to Fortunato from the very beginning of the story.
Dramatic irony occurs when -
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the reader know that Montresor plans revenge, but Fortunato does not know
Fortunato dresses as a jester
the narrator urges Fortunato to try the wine
the crime is committed in the crypt
Montresor kills Fortunato by -
"It was now midnight, and my task was drawing to a close. I had completed the eighth, the ninth and the tenth tier. I had finished a portion of the last and the eleventh; there remained but a single stone to be fitted and plastered in."
walling him up
stabbing him
poisoning him
beating him to death with iron rods
Based on Montresor's actions throughout the story, the reader can conclude that he is -
rational and open minded
patient and forgiving
good-natured and sociable
treacherous and unbalanced
What can you conclude about Montresor's feeling toward those who have allegedly wronged him?
"You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that gave utterance to a threat. At length I would be avenged;"
Holding grudges is a waste of time
One must not let injustice dominate reason.
Wrongdoers must be punished, and the wrong must be avenged
If the injustice is intentional, retaliation is justified.