What is the author’s purpose when Fortunato says: “A very good joke, indeed, an excellent jest"

To show Fortunato’s desperation; he hoped it was a joke.

Which sentence reinforces that the murderer was not held accountable for the crime?

For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them.

How does the author develop the idea that death is imminent or likely to occur?

He uses foreshadowing with the “pile of bones.”

What is the strongest conclusion that may be drawn about the story?

The narrator sealed the victim behind a brick wall.

What is a gesticulation?

a dramatic gesture or hand signals

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Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" Questions

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1
What is another name for a torch?
rheum
azure
flambeaux
nitre
2
What is the author’s purpose when Fortunato says: “A very good joke, indeed, an excellent jest"
To show Fortunato’s desperation; he hoped it was a joke.
To emphasize that really good friends both enjoyed the joke.
To offer details showing that Fortunato was outraged.
To describe a delay in time as he constructed the tomb.
3
What is Amontillado?
The narrator's last name
A type of wine
A type of brick used to build homes
The name of the person who is killed
4
How is it ironic that the phrase, "Rest in Peace," (said in Latin) are the last words?
You don't expect a killer to offer a blessing to the victim.
Both A and B
Someone murdered does not die peacefully.
Neither A nor B
5
Which sentence reinforces that the murderer was not held accountable for the crime?
It was now midnight, and my task was drawing to a close.
But to these words I hearkened in vain for a reply.
For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them.
I replied to the yells of him who clamored.
6
How does the author develop the idea that death is imminent or likely to occur?
He uses foreshadowing with the “pile of bones.”
The reader has no indication that death is likely.
He uses Latin to describe how he will commit murder.
He uses alliteration to describe a death march.
7
What is the strongest conclusion that may be drawn about the story?
The narrator sealed the victim behind a brick wall.
That the major conflict was over a woman.
The narrator played a harmless joke on Fortunado.
That being a Mason makes you an honest person.
8
What is a gesticulation?
a joke
a loud scream
a dramatic gesture or hand signals
a plea for mercy
9
Which word means, "sacrifice?"
immolation
imposture
gemmary
roquelaire
10
How long before the narrator tells the story did the murder occur?
10 years
50 years
One week
100 years

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