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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  
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Who is the Protagonist?   Fortunato  
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Who is the Antagonist?   Narrator- Montresor  
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How are Montresor and Fortunato alike?   They share an interest in fine wine.  
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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  
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The word that best describes the mood or vibe of "The Cask of Amontillado" is _______________.   Suspenseful  
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Montresor wants revenge because Fortunato   insulted him  
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The skeletons in the walls of the catacombs are the remains of   Montresor's ancestors  
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How does Montresor exact his revenge?   He traps Fortunato alive behind a wall  
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Fortunato is the one who insists on going into the catacombs. True or false?   True  
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Fortunato is dressed as a jester. True or false?   True  
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Montresor is very drunk. True or false?   False  
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Once in the catacombs, the two men drink more wine. True or false?   True  
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Montresor kills Fortunato quickly, with his bare hands. True or false?   False  
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Montresor tells Fortunato why he is seeking revenge. True or false?   False  
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What is the main conflict that drives the majority of the story?   Montresor v. Fortunado  
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The insult that Fortunato inflicts on Montresor   is not revealed in the story  
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When Fortunato offers to judge the wine, Montresor responds by   pretending to resist Fortunato's offer  
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Montresor stops working when Fortunato begins rattling his chains because Montresor   momentarily sees the reality of what he is doing  
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Which phrase best describes the theme of the story?   Revenge is best when the punisher is not punished  
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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  
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Amontillado is a type of   Wine  
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Freedom from punishment or harm   Impunity  
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Punishment for a wrong; justice; revenge   Retribution  
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To take advantage of   Impose  
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To beg   Implore  
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To be stubborn   Obstinate  
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