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."
Which sentence best summarizes the plot of “The Cask of Amontillado"?
Which inference about Fortunato is most strongly supported by the text?
Which sentence from the text most strongly supports the answer to the previous question, #4.
The narrator tempts Fortunato into the vaults mainly by _______________________.
Which paragraph from the text most strongly supports the answer to the previous question, #6.
Match the following vocabulary word to its synonym.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
dead | arrow_right_alt | retribution |
gigantic | arrow_right_alt | absconded |
confronted | arrow_right_alt | colossal |
escaped | arrow_right_alt | repose |
vengenance | arrow_right_alt | accosted |
How is Fortunato's jester costume an example of situational irony?
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?
Which word pairs best describe the mood, or atmosphere, of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Most of the setting of the story takes place...
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
What can you conclude about Montresor’s feelings toward those who have allegedly wronged him?
In the line, “The nitre! See, it increases. It hangs like moss upon the vaults”, what is the meaning of “nitre”?
Which theme is best developed in the story?
Which line best supports your answer to the previous question, #16?
Why does Montresor pretend to worry about Fortunato’s cough?
To what does “Amontillado” in the title most likely refer?
In 'The Cask of Amontillado,' Montresor wants to punish Fortunato 'with impunity.' The word 'impunity' contains the prefix 'im-' (meaning 'not') and the root 'puni' (related to 'punish'). Based on these morphemes, what does 'impunity' mean?
Montresor seeks 'retribution' for what he feels Fortunato did. The word 'retribution' comes from a root 'tribu' (meaning 'to pay or give'). What is 'retribution'?
If an obstacle had 'precluded' Montresor's plan, it would have stopped him. The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' and the root 'clud' means 'to shut or close.' Based on these morphemes, what does 'precluded' mean?
What is the main reason Montresor gives for wanting revenge on Fortunato?
When Montresor meets Fortunato, Fortunato is dressed as a jester (a 'fool'). Why is this an example of irony?
How does the setting of the catacombs affect the story's mood?
What is Fortunato's 'weak point' that Montresor uses to lure him into the catacombs?