Short Story Unit Review 18-19

C-Who is the narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

• Luchesi

• Montresor

• Fortunato

• Amontillado

C- What is the main conflict of the story?

• Montresor vs. Himself

• Montresor vs. Fortunato

• Montresor vs. Luchesi

• Montresor Vs. Society

C- The insult that Fortunato inflicts on Montresor

• concerns Montresor's home

• concerns Montresor's heritage

• insults Montresor's knowledge of wine

• is not revealed in the story

C- If Fortunato had not been under the influence of alcohol, he might have wondered why Montresor

• was carrying a trowel

• expressed concern for him

• offered him wine

• mentioned Luchesi

C- What does this phrase mean, "A wrong is undressed when the retribution overtakes its redresser"?

• No wrong can be avenged

• A person who avenges a wrong shouldn't be punished

• A person who avenges a wrong must be punished

• People need to be dressed up in order to get revenge

C- Which event is considered the climax (most exciting moment) of the story?

• Montresor meets Fortunato

• Montresor takes Fortunato to the vault

• Montresor walls Fortunato in

• Fortunato dies

C- What does the word Foreshadow mean?

• A symbol

• A personality trait of the main character

• A comparison between words

• A prediction of future events

C- Which event foreshadows the climax and resolution of the story?

• The men drink wine

• Fortunato wears a costume

• The men discuss Fortunato's health

• Montresor brags about the Amontillado

C- Why does Fortunato go to the vault?

• To seek revenge against Montresor

• To prove he knows wine

• To find peace and quiet

• To attend a meeting

C- Which phrase best describes the theme of the story?

• Friendship is valuable

• Revenge is best when the punisher is not punished

• Avoid attending parties when ill

• Miscommunication can be harmful