Which evidence best supports the claim that Montresor is insane?

Thoughts of Fortunato's death make him smile.

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.

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

punished for taking his revenge

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

treacherous and mentally unbalanced

Which of the following things does Montresor do?

Never let the readers know how Fortunato has insulted him

Fortunato's weak point is his ___.

pride about his knowledge of fine wines

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The Cask of the Amontillado Reading Comprehension

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

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