7D Assessment Part 3 - "The Cask of Amontillado"

“It was not the cry of a drunken man. There was then a long and obstinate silence.

Obstinate means....

• The silence is hard to break.

• The silence is easily interrupted.

• The silence is joyful and pleasant.

• The silence is loud and overwhelming.

A succession of loud and shrill screams, bursting suddenly from the throat of the chained form, seemed to thrust me violently back. For a brief moment I hesitated—I trembled. Unsheathing my rapier, I began to grope with it about the recess: but the thought of an instant reassured me. I placed my hand upon the solid fabric of the catacombs, and felt satisfied. These two expressions/gestures represent what an actor should do to best emphasize Montresor's emotions in the passage.

• Eyes wide with terror; Later: A small grin of satisfaction

• Fists clenched in anger; Later: A look of despair

• Arms crossed defiantly; Later: A nod of agreement

• Mouth open in shock; Later: A sigh of relief

“I replied to the yells of him who clamored. I re-echoed—I aided—I surpassed them

in volume and in strength. I did this, and the clamorer grew still.”

Replied means ....

• Yelled loudly

• Responded verbally

• Ignored the yells

• Screamed back

These TWO pieces of evidence support the fact that Montresor is sealing Fortunato into the catacombs.

• “The wall was now nearly upon a level with my breast (chest).”

• “I could hear the faint sound of Fortunato's laughter echoing in the distance.”

• “I had to ensure that no one would find him.”

• “The air was thick with the scent of damp earth.”

This text detail shows Montresor being ruthless and cruel while burying his “friend” alive

• He imitates Fortunato’s screams as he is sealing up his tomb.

• He offers Fortunato a glass of wine before sealing him in.

• He expresses remorse for his actions during the burial.

• He decorates the tomb with flowers after sealing it.

What is the primary conflict driving the narrative in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

This can be inferred about Montresor’s feelings as he imprisons Fortunato...

• He enjoys imagining that Fortunato is suffering.

• He feels guilty about his actions.

• He is indifferent to Fortunato's fate.

• He believes he is doing Fortunato a favor.

What does the word “catacombs” mean?

• An underground cemetery

• A type of ancient architecture

• A burial ground for animals

• A large underground cave system

“For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them.”

This means.....

• Fifty years have passed since the events of the story.

• A century has passed since the events of the story.

• The events of the story are still ongoing.

• Only a few years have passed since the events of the story.

What is the MOOD as Montresor completes the wall in the catacombs?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Suspenseful and eerie

• Calm and peaceful

• Boring and mundane