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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which adjective best describes the narrator at the start of the story?
Vengeful
Sarcastic
Depressed
Satisfied
- 2. Multiple Choice
The author writes that Montresor wishes to “punish with impunity.” What does this mean?
Montresor does not care whether others know of his actions.
Montresor is sad to have to punish, but he must do so out of honor.
Montresor wants to make sure that his own actions do not lead to bad consequences.
It is a variation on the common expression “kill them with kindness.”
- 3. Multiple Choice
Fortunato has a sincere fondness for what?
Wine
Cigarettes
Classical Music
Poetry
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is Amontillado?
A rich, sweet dessert.
A medium dry sherry.
A type of rare jewel.
A type of musical instrument.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who or what is Luchesi?
The narrator’s wife, who keeps hold of the Amontillado.
A man the narrator wants to try the Amontillado.
The setting of the story (a small city in Italy).
A mystical potion that allegedly grants people immortality.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about Montresor?
The first person he asks to test the Amontillado is his wife.
He arranged for his servants to be at the carnival before arriving at his vault.
He refuses Fortunato entry into his vaults because he cannot be trusted.
He abandons his terrible plan before he can act on it.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What causes Fortunato to cough vigorously?
The smoke coming from Montresor’s pipe.
The terrible flu he complained about at the beginning of the story.
A potent mineral deep in the vaults.
An inexpensive, strong alcohol he drinks too fast.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does Montresor offer Fortunato to help him with his cough?
A spoonful of honey.
A sprig of mint.
A drink of wine.
Herbal tea.
- 9. Multiple Choice
True or false: Fortunato tries to convince Montresor to let him go home, but Montresor will not listen.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
What can be found inside the catacombs?
The skeletons of Montresor’s relatives.
A secret case of jewels and other rare artifacts.
The last known supply of Amontillado in the world.
Pictographs from centuries ago.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does Fortunato’s hand gesture reveal about him?
He is more sober than Montresor thought.
He is part of a secret society.
He is an enemy to Montresor and his ancestors.
He has an alarming medical condition.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How does Montresor apprehend Fortunato?
He instructs his servants to take hold of Fortunato, handcuffing him.
He bribes a police officer to sneak up on Fortunato from behind, arresting him.
He chains Fortunato to a rock.
He sets a trap that causes Fortunato to trip and fall into a deep spider hole.
- 13. Multiple Choice
True or false: Fortunato thinks Montresor is playing a joke on him.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
What happens to Fortunato near the end of the story?
He is stabbed by Montresor.
He is walled up--like being fenced in--and is left for dead.
He escapes from Montresor, only to become forever lost in the maze-like vault.
He drinks the last of the Amontillado, thus granting him immortality.
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