Exploring the Themes of Revenge in The Cask of Amontillado

Montresor seeks revenge on Fortunato for an insult. He lures Fortunato into the catacombs with the promise of tasting a rare wine, Amontillado. As they journey deeper, Montresor's plan unfolds, and he traps Fortunato, sealing him behind a wall. Montresor's revenge is complete, and for fifty years, no one has disturbed the site.

What does Montresor vow to do after being insulted by Fortunato?

• Ignore him

• Seek revenge

• Forgive him

• Challenge him to a duel

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is Fortunato's area of expertise that Montresor plans to exploit?

• Jewelry

• Old wines

• Architecture

• Painting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During which event does Montresor encounter Fortunato?

• New Year

• Carnival

• Easter

• Christmas

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Montresor use to lure Fortunato to his vaults?

• A secret map

• A cask of Amontillado

• A rare painting

• A promise of gold

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Montresor warn Fortunato about before entering the vaults?

• The narrow passages

• The presence of guards

• The dampness and cold

• The darkness

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the motto of Montresor's family coat of arms?

• Strength and Courage

• No one attacks me with impunity

• Honor and Glory

• Victory or Death

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Fortunato ask Montresor to show as proof of being a Mason?

• A sign

• A secret password

• A handshake

• A tool

What does Montresor do to Fortunato at the end of their journey in the vaults?

• Locks him in a room

• Gives him the Amontillado

• Walls him up

• Leads him back to the carnival

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How long has it been since Montresor's act of revenge?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 50 years

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Montresor do after completing his revenge?

• Cleans up his tools and hides the evidence

• Confesses to the authorities

• Leaves the country

• Celebrates with friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4