The Cask of Amontillado Quiz

What are the key personality traits of Montresor in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• honest, trustworthy, loyal

• kind, forgiving, generous

• cunning, vengeful, manipulative

• shy, introverted, passive

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How does Montresor's character contribute to the overall theme of the story?

• Montresor's character embodies the theme of revenge and the destructive nature of obsession.

• Montresor's character symbolizes the theme of love and compassion.

• Montresor's character represents the theme of forgiveness and redemption.

• Montresor's character reflects the theme of honesty and integrity.

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How is the theme of revenge portrayed in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• Through the main character's decision to forget about the revenge and move on with his life

• Through the main character's forgiveness and letting go of his desire for revenge

• By the main character seeking help from the authorities to seek justice for the wrongs done to him

• Through the main character's meticulous planning and execution of his revenge against Fortunato.

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What motivates Montresor to seek revenge on Fortunato?

• Feeling insulted and humiliated

• Being in love with Fortunato's wife

• Being jealous of Fortunato's success

• Wanting to steal Fortunato's wealth

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What is the significance of the cask of amontillado in the story?

• It is a source of entertainment for the characters in the story

• It contains the treasure that Montresor seeks

• It is used as a symbol of friendship between Montresor and Fortunato

• It becomes the instrument of Fortunato's demise

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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How does the cask of amontillado symbolize Montresor's revenge?

• It symbolizes Montresor's revenge by representing his carefully planned and executed scheme to lure Fortunato into the catacombs and ultimately bury him alive.

• It symbolizes Montresor's revenge by showing his forgiveness and mercy towards Fortunato

• It symbolizes Montresor's revenge by representing his desire for justice and fairness

• It symbolizes Montresor's revenge by highlighting his love and admiration for Fortunato

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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Describe the setting and atmosphere in 'The Cask of Amontillado'.

• Lively, bustling, and joyful

• Sunny, warm, and welcoming

• Dark, eerie, and foreboding

• Bright, cheerful, and inviting

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How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the story?

• The setting only affects the characters, not the mood of the story

• The setting is irrelevant to the mood of the story

• The setting can create a sense of atmosphere, tension, or unease, which contributes to the overall mood of the story.

• The setting has no impact on the overall mood of the story

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What is the narrative point of view in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Omniscient point of view

• First person

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How does the narrative point of view affect the reader's perception of the events in the story?

• The narrative point of view always provides an accurate portrayal of the events

• The narrative point of view has no impact on the reader's perception of the events

• The narrative point of view only affects the author's understanding of the events

• The narrative point of view can greatly influence the reader's understanding and interpretation of the events in the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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