The Cask of Amontillado | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is a "motley"?

A group of heterogeneous composition.

Bonus - critical thinking: Why does Fortunato have trouble breathing in the catacombs?

There is nitre in the cave, and the place is damp and subterraneous.

What is the meaning of the expression "he is a quack"?

He is a fraud. Pretends to know something but doesn't really know.

What is the meaning of the verb "reddres"?

to compensate for a wrong action. To pay back.

What does the carnival symbolize? Bonus points to steal: name another symbol in the story

People hide their true intentions

What is another one of the themes in the story? (it can't be repeated)

revenge and justice, pride and arrogance, deception and betrayal, death and darkness

What is one of the themes in the story?

Pride and arrogance, deception and betrayal, death and darkness, revenge and justice

How do we know Montresor planned for this to happen?

He sent the servants home, brought a trowel with him, and says ironic jokes.

Whose family shows having a fortune?

What is the purpose of mentioning the character Luchesi?

To make Fortunato jealous and manipulate him.

Edgar Allan Poe is the father of _______________ (genres)

Horror and detective

Where is Edgar Allan Poe from?

United States of America

Who is the narrator of the story?

Montresor

What is the meaning of the jester costume?

Fortunato is being fooled.

Montresor chains Fortunato in the catacombs and builds a wall. What part of the plot is this event?

Climax

The brick wall Montresor builds at the end means....

final punishment/being trapped forever

What is the meaning behind Montresor's family crest?

Nobody hurts me and gets away with it

Why is the name of "Fortunato" ironic?

because he is not lucky at all!