"Cask of Amontillado" Assessment - Heather Spitzer | Laabri

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Make sure you read each question carefully and select the letter that BEST answers the question.

1

To what does “Amontillado” in the title most likely refer?

A town in Spain.

Montresor’s family motto.

A valuable wine.

A lively festival.

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Which of these inferences about the narrator is best supported by the passage (paragraph 2)?
"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 wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation."

He is an expert at suppressing his emotions and intentions.

His reason for vengeance is unassailable.

His family had been close with Fortunato’s

He is erratic and hot-tempered.

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1

Which sentence best summarizes the plot of “The Cask of Amontillado"?

A man takes another man into cold, damp vaults to taste a special drink

A man develops a carefully devised plot to take revenge on another man.

A man insults everyone he knows because he is jealous.

A man questions another man about his skill as a bricklayer.

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1

Which inference about Fortunato is most strongly supported by the text?

He is anxious or worried

He is suspicious or mistrustful

He is temperate or agreeable.

He is arrogant or opinionated.

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RL.8.3

1

Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the answer to the previous question, #4.

“‘You do not comprehend?’ he said.”

“‘The cold is merely nothing.’”

“‘Nitre?’ he asked, at length.”

“‘Luchesi cannot tell Amontillado from Sherry.’”

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The narrator tempts Fortunato into the vaults mainly by _______________________.

offering to introduce him to his wine dealer

explaining to him that he needs assistance moving the Amontillado

telling him that he and Luchesi will be able to share the Amontillado

telling him that he is going to ask Luchesi to taste the Amontillado

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1

Which paragraph from the text most strongly supports the answer to the previous question, #6.

paragraph 5 null

paragraph 23 null

paragraph 2 null

paragraph 13 null

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5

Match the following vocabulary word to its synonym.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
confronted		retribution
dead		absconded
vengenance		colossal
gigantic		repose
escaped		accosted

L.8.4.a

1

How is Fortunato's jester costume an example of situational irony?

Because he dresses like a fool for a festival, but instead of making others laugh, he becomes the victim of Montresor’s deadly plan.

Because he is dressed as a clown, symbolizing foolishness, while he blindly trusts Montresor and walks into a trap.

Because the outfit meant for harmless fun and comedy contrasts sharply with the dark, sinister fate that awaits him.

Because his jester costume represents joy and celebration, yet he ends up facing death in the catacombs.

L.8.5.a

1

This line takes place in the final paragraph of the story, just as Montresor is finishing walling Fortunato into the catacombs to die:
“My heart grew sick; it was the dampness of the catacombs that made it so.”
What insight into the narrator’s point of view does this line likely provide the reader?

Montresor is afraid of the dark.

Montresor is feeling guilt over what he has done to Fortunato.

Montresor had too much carnival food.

Montresor has been suffering from a chronic illness.

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1

Which word pairs best describe the mood, or atmosphere, of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

grim and suspenseful

realistic and ordinary

humorous and silly

sincere and thought provoking

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RL.8.4

1

Most of the setting of the story takes place...

at the carnival

in the catacombs

in Fortunato's palazzo

next to Luchesi's house

RL.8.3

1

Fortunato’s line, “The cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me, I shall not die of a cough,” is an example of

imagery

irony/foreshadowing

alliteration

tone

RL.8.4

1

What can you conclude about Montresor’s feelings toward those who have allegedly wronged him?

One must not let injustice dominate reason.

If the injustice is intentional, retaliation is justified.

Holding grudges is a waste of time.

Wrongdoers must be punished, and the wrong must be avenged.

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RL.8.3

1

In the line, “The nitre! See, it increases. It hangs like moss upon the vaults”, what is the meaning of “nitre”?

A fine wine

A type of weapon

A wall decoration

A fungus or mineral growth

RL.8.4

1

Which theme is best developed in the story?

True friendship is tested in difficult times.

Seeking revenge can feel satisfying but also reveals cruelty.

People who are blinded by pride can be easily tricked.

Secrets always come to light in the end.

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1

Which line best supports your answer to the previous question, #16?

“For half a century no mortal has disturbed them.”

“We will go back; your health is precious.”

“I drink to your long life.”

“Fortunato possessed a weak point—he prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine.”

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1

Why does Montresor pretend to worry about Fortunato’s cough?

To test whether Fortunato values pride more than health.

To hide his impatience to carry out the revenge quickly.

To suggest that Fortunato should turn back so Montresor can appear innocent.

To make Fortunato believe he is acting as a caring friend.

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