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Why is the narrator happy to see Fortunato?
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Freshman English

Freshman English: The Cask of Amontillado

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Why is the narrator happy to see Fortunato? To put his plan of revenge into effect
Who is the Protagonist? Fortunato
Who is the Antagonist? Narrator- Montresor
How are Montresor and Fortunato alike? They share an interest in fine wine.
When the narrator says to Fortunato, "I was silly enough to pay the full Amontillado price without consulting you in the matter," he is appealing to Fortunato's ________________. Vanity
The word that best describes the mood or vibe of "The Cask of Amontillado" is _______________. Suspenseful
Montresor wants revenge because Fortunato insulted him
The skeletons in the walls of the catacombs are the remains of Montresor's ancestors
How does Montresor exact his revenge? He traps Fortunato alive behind a wall
Fortunato is the one who insists on going into the catacombs. True or false? True
Fortunato is dressed as a jester. True or false? True
Montresor is very drunk. True or false? False
Once in the catacombs, the two men drink more wine. True or false? True
Montresor kills Fortunato quickly, with his bare hands. True or false? False
Montresor tells Fortunato why he is seeking revenge. True or false? False
What is the main conflict that drives the majority of the story? Montresor v. Fortunado
The insult that Fortunato inflicts on Montresor is not revealed in the story
When Fortunato offers to judge the wine, Montresor responds by pretending to resist Fortunato's offer
Montresor stops working when Fortunato begins rattling his chains because Montresor momentarily sees the reality of what he is doing
Which phrase best describes the theme of the story? Revenge is best when the punisher is not punished
What does this phrase mean - A wrong is undressed when the retribution overtakes its redresser? A person who avenges a wrong shouldn't be punished
Amontillado is a type of Wine
Freedom from punishment or harm Impunity
Punishment for a wrong; justice; revenge Retribution
To take advantage of Impose
To beg Implore
To be stubborn Obstinate
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