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Edgar Allan Poe's Short Story "The Cask of Amontillado" revision

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What is the name of the narrator?

Montresor

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Why are Montresor and Fortunato wearing costumes?

Because it's the carnival season -- and because Montresor doesn't want to be seen, so he wears a mask

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Why does Fortunato not want to go home even though he is sick?

Because he is too proud of his knowledge about wine, and he doesn't want Montresor to ask Luchesi

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What is it called when you punish someone for doing something bad to you?

revenge

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What does Montresor say about successful revenge?

You have to get away with it; the other person must know it is you who's punishing them

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Who is the author of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

Edgar Allan Poe

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What insult caused Montresor to want revenge on Fortunato?

The story does not reveal the actual insult

Fortunato said Montresor didn't know anything about wine

Fortunato called Montresor's mother disrespectful names

Fortunato said Montresor was an idiot

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What country does this story take place?

Germany

Paris

Scotland

Italy

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Why did Fortunato tell his servants they could have the night off?

So they wouldn't hear Fortunato's screams

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What is Fortunato's weak point?

can't refuse a request for help

loves snooping

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prides himself on being a wine expert

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How does Montresor kill Fortunato?

sealing him up in a wall

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As Montresor & Fortunato proceeds, Montressor keeps:

giving Fortunato drinks

blocking the way back out

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bringing up Fortunato's insult

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Why does Fortunato laugh when he is being walled up by Montresor?

Fortunato thinks it is all a big joke

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