What is a Stonemason?

Someone who builds buildings with bricks or concrete.

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience knows something the characters do not know.

Why does Montresor tell his servants NOT to leave the house?

He knows they will do the opposite.

What does the word "revenge" mean?

to get "payback" in return for an injury or insult

Which event is the CLIMAX of the plot?

F. realizes that M. is going to leave him, and F. quits responding to M.

"At length I would be avenged" What can you predict from this line of the story?

Montresor will carry out his revenge.

Why was Carnival the perfect setting for a MURDER?

Because, with all the costumes, no one would see M. leading F. away.

What does the word "consequence" mean?

results of an action, usually negative or bad.

What do Montresor and Fortunato have in common?

They both are wine connoisseurs.

Which of the following has the elements of the PLOT listed in correct ORDER?

exposition,narrative hook, rising action

Which statement proves your prediction that M. is successful?

"For half a century, no mortal has disturbed them."

Why do you think Montresor chose the catacombs as the setting for his revenge?

No one will find Fortunato there.

What does the word "punish" mean?

to give a negative consequence to someone or to penalize someone

What does the word "insult" mean?

to harm someone or hurt someone with words

Why does Montresor sit down and listen to Fortunato?

He wants to enjoy Fortuanto's suffering.

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Cask of Amontillado

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1
From what language is the word, "Amontillado?"
French
Spanish
Mexican
English
2
Who is the narrator of the story?
Fortunato
Amontillado
Montresor
Luchesi
3
When Montresor says, "I drink to your long life," he is using which kind of irony?
Alanis Morissette Irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
4
What is a Stonemason?
Someone who collects stones.
Someone who builds buildings with bricks or concrete.
Someone who build wood houses.
Someone who sculpts with stone.
5
What is dramatic irony?
When someone says one thing, but means another.
When someone acts in a play.
When the outcome of the story is different than we expected it to be.
When the audience knows something the characters do not know.
6
To whom is MONTRESOR telling this story?
A friend or family member
the reader
Fortunato or Luchesi
The lady Montresor or the Lady Fortunato
7
Why does Montresor tell his servants NOT to leave the house?
He is afraid of being robbed.
He wants them to enjoy he carnival.
He knows they will do the opposite.
He is punishing them.
8
All of the following are examples of EXTERNAL CONFLICT, EXCEPT WHICH ONE?
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Himself
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
9
What does the word "revenge" mean?
to give a negative consequence to someone or to penalize someone
results of an action, usually negative or bad.
to harm someone or hurt someone with words
to get "payback" in return for an injury or insult
10
Which event is the CLIMAX of the plot?
F. realizes that M. is going to leave him, and F. quits responding to M.
M. brings F. to his palazzo.
F. laughs and thinks that M. is playing a practical joke.
M. meets F. on the street.
11
Which part of the PLOT happens when Fortunato screams,"For the love of God, Montresor?"
falling action
climax
resolution
narrative hook
12
"At length I would be avenged" What can you predict from this line of the story?
Montresor isn't going to do anything.
Montresor will carry out his revenge.
Montresor will be murdered.
Montresor will apologize for what he did.
13
Which of the following is the point of view of the story?
1st person point of view
3rd person objective point of view
3rd person limited point of view
3rd person omniscient point of view
14
Which character tricked Fortunato?
Luchesi
The Lady Fortunato
Montresor
The Jester
15
Why was Carnival the perfect setting for a MURDER?
Because, a bunch of people had guns with their costumes.
Because, murder is acceptable during Carnival parties.
Because, with all the costumes, no one would see M. leading F. away.
Who knows?
16
What is the setting of the story?
In the Catacombs
At Carnival
At dusk, into Midnight.
All of these answers
17
What does the word RETRIBUTION mean?
forgiveness
rememberance
payback
prevention
18
What does the word "consequence" mean?
to get "payback" in return for an injury or insult
to give a negative consequence to someone or to penalize someone
results of an action, usually negative or bad.
to harm someone or hurt someone with words
19
When is Montresor telling this story?
50 years later
5 years later
A century later
100 years later
20
In the story, why does Fortunato go into the vaults?
To attend a meeting of the masons
To prove his wine expertise
To find some peace and quiet
To meet Montresor's ancestors
21
Which of the following elements of PLOT means "highest point of emotional interest"?
climax
exposition
resolution
narrative hook
22
What was Fortunato's weakness?
His excessive pride.
His drinking problem.
His relationship with his wife.
None of these other choices.
23
What do Montresor and Fortunato have in common?
They both are unhappy.
They are both from Spain.
They both are wine connoisseurs.
They both have the same mother.
24
Which of the following has the elements of the PLOT listed in correct ORDER?
exposition,narrative hook, rising action
resolution, narrative hook, rising action
climax, exposition, resolution
narrative hook, exposition, climax
25
Which word best describes the MOOD of Poe's story, Cask of Amontillado?
silly
serious
suspenseful
humorous
26
Which statement proves your prediction that M. is successful?
"I looked at him in surprise."
"For half a century, no mortal has disturbed them."
"The vaults are insufferably damp."
"The wine sparkled in his eyes and the bells jingled."
27
What has Fortunato done to Montresor to cause Montresor to want revenge?
Fortuanto insulted Montresor.
Fortunato robbed Montresor.
Fortunato ate Montresor's last chocolate chip cookie.
Fortunato stabbed Montresor.
28
Why do you think Montresor chose the catacombs as the setting for his revenge?
No one will find Fortunato there.
It is his favorite place in the house.
Fortunato is afraid of bones.
It is filled with ghosts.
29
Montresor commits murder. What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Himself
30
What does the word "punish" mean?
results of an action, usually negative or bad.
to harm someone or hurt someone with words
to get "payback" in return for an injury or insult
to give a negative consequence to someone or to penalize someone
31
What does the word "insult" mean?
to give a negative consequence to someone or to penalize someone
to get "payback" in return for an injury or insult
to harm someone or hurt someone with words
results of an action, usually negative or bad.
32
Which of the following elements of PLOT means "introduction to characters,setting,&situation"
rising action
resolution
exposition
narrative hook
33
Which element of PLOT is the point at which the audience has an idea of the conflict?
rising action
narrative hook
exposition
resolution
34
What is the MAIN conflict in the story?
none of the other choices
man vs. himself
man vs. man
man vs. nature
35
Why does Montresor sit down and listen to Fortunato?
He is tired after lifting all of the cement blocks into place.
He wants to examine the niter on the walls.
He wants to enjoy Fortuanto's suffering.
He wants to sort the bones.

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