Exploring Revenge and Betrayal in The Cask of Amontillado

What is the meaning of 'Amontillado' in the title 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• A type of Spanish sherry

• A type of French wine

• A type of Italian cheese

• A type of German beer

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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Who is the narrator and murderer in the story?

• A jester

• Montresor

• Fortunato

• Edgar Allan Poe

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What event does Montresor use to lure Fortunato to his home?

• A birthday party

• A wedding

• A funeral

• A carnival

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What does Montresor use to chain Fortunato in the catacombs?

• Chains

• A net

• Rope

• Handcuffs

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What is the climax of the story?

• Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall

• Montresor meets Fortunato at the carnival

• Montresor offers Fortunato more wine

• Montresor finishes building the wall

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the 'unity of effect' that Poe aimed to achieve in his story?

• A focus on multiple characters

• A complex plot with many subplots

• A happy ending

• A consistent mood throughout the story

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the exposition in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• The journey into the catacombs

• The carnival scene

• Fortunato's death

• Montresor's memory and vow for revenge

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is ironic about Fortunato's name?

• He is a jester

• He is not fortunate at all

• He is very fortunate

• He is a wine connoisseur

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Why is Fortunato's jester outfit ironic?

• It symbolizes his wealth

• It symbolizes his wisdom

• It symbolizes his impending doom

• It symbolizes his carefree nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What common theme does Poe explore in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

• The power of love

• The horrors of pure evil

• The importance of friendship

• The beauty of nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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