The Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
1
Q
Amontillado is a :
A
Fine wine
2
Q
The setting of The Cask of Amontillado is identified as:
A
Italy, Carnival Season
3
Q
What is the irony behind Fortunato’s name?
A
His name means lucky, yet he’s not lucky because he is killed bu Montresor.
4
Q
What character traits does Montresor know Fortunato embodies which allow him to lure Fortunato to his home?
A
Vanity/Pride and a fine knowledge of wine
5
Q
How does Montresor kill Fortunato?
A
He chains him to a wall in the catacombs and builds a barrier so he will not be able to escape.
6
Q
Fortunato
A
I was an expert in specialty wines.
7
Q
Montresor
A
I killed a man by burying him alive.
