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Montresor telling his servants not to leave the house, knowing that they would is an example of
a) reverse psychology
b) foreshadowing
c) flashback
d) mood

What is motley?
a) a type of wine
b) a barrel
c) a jester
d) the costume of a court jester

During what event does Cask of Amontillado take place?
a) Prom
b) Halloween
c) a carnival
d) a circus

Why does Montresor act as though he is concerned about Fortunato's health?
a) He wants Fortunato to live forever.
b) He doesn't want Fortunato to suspect anything.
c) He is a doctor.
d) He does not want Fortunato to trust him.

What is amontillado?
a) a type of wine
b) a barrel
c) one of Montresor's dead relatives
d) a type of food

Why does Montresor want to kill Fortunato?
a) Fortunato killed Montresor's family.
b) Fortunato stole Montresor's wine.
c) Montresor doesn't want to kill Fortunato.
d) Fortunato insulted him.

Who is the antagonist of the story?
a) Montresor
b) Luchesi
c) Fortunato
d) Poe

Who is the protagonist of the story?
a) Fortunato
b) Montresor
c) Luchesi
d) Poe

Who wrote Cask of Amontillado?
a) Edgar Allan Poe
b) Richard Connell
c) Liam O'Flaherty
d) John Steinbeck

to make impossible
a) impunity
b) preclude
c) rapier
d) immolation

to restrain with chains
a) immolation
b) abscond
c) fettered
d) motley

death or destruction
a) catacombs
b) aperture
c) subside
d) immolation

underground tombs
a) catacombs
b) conoisseur
c) rapier
d) imposture

an opening, such as a hole or gap
a) motley
b) aperture
c) preclude
d) repose

Who said it? A thousand injuries...But when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge.
a) Fortunato
b) Luchesi
c) Montresor
d) Zaroff

What is the climax of the story?
a) When we meet Montresor and Fortunato
b) When Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall
c) Leading Fortunato to the catacombs
d) Montresor telling his servants not to leave the house

True or False: Poe was inspired by a real-life event to write this story.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

In what country does Cask of Amontillado take place?
a) France
b) USA
c) Italy
d) Spain

True or false: Montresor feels remorse for his actions.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

What is the mood of Cask of Amontillado?
a) romantic
b) funny
c) creepy
d) happy

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