1.
What is the cask of Amontillado?
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.
2.
What is Fortunato's weakness, according to Montresor?
Correct Answer
C. His pride
Explanation
Montresor believes that Fortunato's weakness is his pride. Throughout the story, Montresor manipulates Fortunato's ego and vanity, leading him to believe that he is an expert in wine and can't resist the opportunity to taste a rare vintage. Fortunato's pride blinds him to the danger he is walking into, ultimately leading to his downfall.
3.
During what season do the story's events take place?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
4.
What does the narrator reveal to Fortunato that he is hiding beneath his roquelaure?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
5.
What does the Montresor family motto promise, and to whom?
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.
6.
According to Montresor, in order for an act of revenge to be meaningful, it must
Correct Answer
D. 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.
7.
Montresor tells Fortunato that he plans to have Luchesi judge the Amontillado because Montresor
Correct Answer
D. 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.
8.
As Montresor lead Fortunato through the vaults, Montresor behaves as if his main concern is
Correct Answer
B. 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.
9.
According to Montresor, he takes revenge on Fortunato for
Correct Answer
B. 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."
10.
What happens to Fortunato?
Correct Answer
A. He is chained and bricked up in the catacombs for 50 years
11.
What is Fortunato wearing?
Correct Answer
B. 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.