Dramatic irony occurs when __.

the reader knows that Montresor plans revenge, but Fortunato does not know

What can you conclude about Montresor's feelings toward those who have allegedly wronged him?

Wrongdoers must be punished, and the wrong must be avenged.

Based on Montresor's actions throughout the story, the reader can conclude that he is ___.

treacherous and mentally unbalanced

Which evidence best supports the claim that Montresor is insane?

Thoughts of Fortunato's death make him smile.

Fortunato's weak point is his ___.

pride about his knowledge of fine wines

Which of the following things does Montresor do?

Never let the readers know how Fortunato has insulted him

According to Montresor, revenge would not be successful if he were ___.

punished for taking his revenge

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The Cask of the Amontillado Reading Comprehension

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1
Dramatic irony occurs when __.
the crime is committed in the crypt
Fortunato dresses as a jester
the reader knows that Montresor plans revenge, but Fortunato does not know
the narrator urges Fortunato to try the wine
2
My poor grades ___me from applying to college.
recoiled
precluded
endeavoredobstinate
3
The story's tone is best described as ___
relaxed throughout
mounting panic and hysteria
friendly and warm
immature and unaware
4
An amontillado is a ____.
a holiday celebrated in the 1500's.
a barrel to hold wine.
city in Italy.
fine Sherry (wine).
5
What can you conclude about Montresor's feelings toward those who have allegedly wronged him?
Wrongdoers must be punished, and the wrong must be avenged.
One must not let injustice dominate reason.
Holding grudges is a waste of time.
If the injustice is intentional, retaliation is justified.
6
Ever since I was a little girl, I have ___to do my best in school.
endeavored
impose
precluded
obstinate
7
Based on Montresor's actions throughout the story, the reader can conclude that he is ___.
treacherous and mentally unbalanced
patient and forgiving
rational and open-minded
good-natured and sociable
8
When asked if we would like to stay, we told them we didn't want to ___on them.
impose
impunity
succession
immolation
9
Montresor kills Fortunato by ___.
poisoning him
stabbing him
walling him up
beating him to death with iron rods
10
His ___for vandalizing the boys' locker room is three months of community service.
Impunity
immolation
succession
retribution
11
Which evidence best supports the claim that Montresor is insane?
He pays full price for a cask of wine.
He does not ask Luchesi to test the wine.
Thoughts of Fortunato's death make him smile.
He wears a strange costume.
12
Fortunato's weak point is his ___.
habit of dressing in silly costumes
poor sense of direction
jealousy of Luchesi
pride about his knowledge of fine wines
13
The story takes place in ___.
the present right after Christmas
Italy during Carnival time
Amontillado during Carnival time
America during Carnival time
14
Which of the following things does Montresor do?
Be rude to Fortunato from the very beginning of the story
Explain how Fortunato has insulted him
Let Fortunato know how upset he is with him
Never let the readers know how Fortunato has insulted him
15
The narrator's persona is clearly ___
insane
sane
friendly
elderly
16
According to Montresor, revenge would not be successful if he were ___.
compelled to murder
punished for taking his revenge
not punished for taking his revenge
recognized by his victim
17
A cask is a ____.
barrel that holds wine.
a clay tablet used anciently for writing messages.
large casket in which a person is buried.
a cave-like structure located under a city.
18
According to Montresor, he decides to seek revenge against Fortunato because Fortunato __.
injured him more than a thousand times
stole some valuable wine from him
attacked him with his fists
insulted him

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