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Cards In This Set
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What was the Montresor's intention for meeting up with Fortunato?
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To seek revenge
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What are the common hobbies that Montresor and Fortunato share?
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They are wine connoisseurs
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Is Montresor appealing to Fortunato's pragmatism (sense of practicality) when he talks about consulting Fortunato about the wine?
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No
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Is the narrator appealing to Fortunato's sense of expertise when he talks about consulting Fortunato about the wine?
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No
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Is the narrator appealing to Fortunato's sense of vanity (excessive pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.) when he talks about consulting Fortunato about the wine?
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Yes
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What is the mood of the story?
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Suspenseful-you have a feeling what's going to happen, but you don't know for sure
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Why is Montresor seeking revenge against Fortunato?
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We don't know exactly, but we do know that Montresor thinks Fortunato insulted him in some way.
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How does the fact that the story takes place during the carnival season contribute to the events in the story.
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The carnival season is a time of craziness, mayhem; a time of excesses in food and drink.
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When Montresor and Fortunato go down to the vaults, why does Montresor act like he cares about Fortunato's health?
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He's trying to keep Fortunato from being suspicious of his motives.
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To whom do the skeletons in the catacombs belong?
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Montresor's ancestors
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Montresor's character can best be described as one who_____
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Holds a grudge and seeks revenge
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How is mood created in literature?
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The words associated with the setting, including the actions of the people and characters in it
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Precluded
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Prevented
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Retribution
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Punishment
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Impunity
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Freedom from punishment
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