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    What is Fortunato's weakness, according to Montresor?

    • Gem skills
    • Wine skills
    • His pride
    • His judgment
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This quiz tests knowledge on 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe, focusing on key plot elements, character motivations, and thematic messages. It assesses understanding of literary devices and the story's context within the genre of American short stories.

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  • 2. 

    During what season do the story's events take place?

    • Spring

    • Carnival

    • Christmas

    • Mardi Gras

    Correct Answer
    A. Carnival
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Carnival. Carnival is a festive season that typically occurs in late winter or early spring, leading up to Lent. It is a time of celebration and festivities, often characterized by parades, parties, and masquerades. The events of the story likely take place during this season, as it is known for its vibrant and lively atmosphere.

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  • 3. 

    What does the Montresor family motto promise, and to whom?

    • Revenge, to the family's enemies

    • Loyalty, to the family's ancestors

    • Kindness, to the family's supporters

    • Good fortune, to the family's members

    Correct Answer
    A. Revenge, to the family's enemies
    Explanation
    The Montresor family motto promises revenge to the family's enemies. This implies that if anyone harms or wrongs the Montresor family, they will seek vengeance against them. The motto suggests a strong sense of justice and protection for the family, ensuring that those who cross them will face the consequences of their actions.

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  • 4. 

    Montresor tells Fortunato that he plans to have Luchesi judge the Amontillado because Montresor

    • Wants to test Fortunato's friendship

    • Believes Luchesi and Fortunato would agree

    • Is too angry with Fortunato to invite him to his home

    • Hopes to inspire Fortunato to insist on doing it himself

    Correct Answer
    A. Hopes to inspire Fortunato to insist on doing it himself
    Explanation
    Montresor tells Fortunato that he plans to have Luchesi judge the Amontillado because he hopes to inspire Fortunato to insist on doing it himself. This is evident from the fact that Montresor wants to manipulate Fortunato's pride and ego, as he knows that Fortunato considers himself an expert in wines. By mentioning Luchesi's name, Montresor is challenging Fortunato's expertise and provoking him to prove himself by insisting on being the one to judge the Amontillado. This manipulation ultimately leads Fortunato to his downfall, as he falls into Montresor's trap and is lured into the catacombs.

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  • 5. 

    As Montresor lead Fortunato through the vaults, Montresor behaves as if his main concern is 

    • His family's honor

    • Fortunato's health

    • The cask of Amontillado

    • Getting back to the carnival festivities

    Correct Answer
    A. Fortunato's health
    Explanation
    Montresor behaves as if his main concern is Fortunato's health because he continuously expresses his worry about Fortunato's cough and insists on turning back to ensure that Fortunato doesn't get sick. This concern for Fortunato's health is a clever disguise used by Montresor to manipulate him and lead him to his eventual demise in the catacombs.

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  • 6. 

    According to Montresor, he takes revenge on Fortunato for

    • Lying to him

    • Insulting him

    • Stealing from him

    • No reason at all

    Correct Answer
    A. Insulting him
    Explanation
    Montresor seeks revenge on Fortunato for insulting him. This implies that Fortunato's actions or words have deeply offended Montresor, leading him to plot and execute a plan for revenge. The insult could have caused Montresor significant emotional distress or damaged his reputation, prompting him to take such drastic measures. This explanation aligns with Montresor's vengeful and calculated nature, as depicted in Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado."

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  • 7. 

    What happens to Fortunato?

    • He is chained and bricked up in the catacombs for 50 years

    • He dies before Montresor can finish torturing him

    • He realizes the joke and Montresor sets him free

    • They taste the Amontillado, and Fortuato agrees it is indeed Amontillado

    Correct Answer
    A. He is chained and bricked up in the catacombs for 50 years
  • 8. 

    What does the narrator reveal to Fortunato that he is hiding beneath his roquelaure?

    • Medoc

    • De Grave

    • A trowel

    • A letter

    Correct Answer
    A. A trowel
    Explanation
    In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator reveals to Fortunato that he is hiding a trowel beneath his roquelaure. The trowel is significant because it foreshadows the narrator's sinister plan to wall Fortunato alive in the catacombs. The trowel is a tool used for masonry work, symbolizing the narrator's intention to carry out his revenge and bury Fortunato alive. Its presence hints at the dark and twisted nature of the narrator's character and sets the stage for the chilling events that unfold in the story.

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  • 9. 

    What is Fortunato wearing?

    • A black silk mask and roquelaure

    • A jester's costume

    • A woman's dress

    • A tuxedo

    Correct Answer
    A. A jester's costume
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a jester's costume." This is indicated by the fact that Fortunato is wearing a jester's costume, which typically includes a mask and a roquelaure. The other options, such as a black silk mask and roquelaure, a woman's dress, or a tuxedo, do not align with the description of a jester's costume.

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  • 10. 

    What is the cask of Amontillado?

    • A 126 gallon container of dry, Spanish sherry.

    • A 112 gallon container of dry, Italian port.

    • A 216 gallon container of dry, French wine.

    • A 116 gallon container of dry, German beer.

    Correct Answer
    A. A 126 gallon container of dry, Spanish sherry.
    Explanation
    The cask of Amontillado refers to a 126 gallon container of dry, Spanish sherry. This is indicated by the specific description of the cask being a 126 gallon container and the mention of it containing dry, Spanish sherry. The other options, such as Italian port, French wine, and German beer, are not consistent with the given description.

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  • 11. 

    According to Montresor, in order for an act of revenge to be meaningful, it must

    • Result in the victim's death

    • Result in the victim's plea for forgiveness

    • Match the original injury

    • All the person taking revenge to escape punishment

    Correct Answer
    A. All the person taking revenge to escape punishment
    Explanation
    In "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, Montresor seeks revenge against Fortunato for an unspecified insult. Montresor believes that for an act of revenge to be meaningful, it must allow the person seeking revenge to escape punishment. This suggests that Montresor's primary goal is not only to harm Fortunato but also to avoid any consequences for his actions. By ensuring his own safety while exacting revenge, Montresor believes he can achieve a more satisfying and meaningful outcome.

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