The Cask Of Amontillado Answer Key

Question: Who are the two characters?

Answer: Montresor and Furtunato.

Question: Where and when is the story set?

Answer: Italy - carnival season 19th centry (1800s); Vaults; Catacombs; Crypt; Cavern

Question: Why does Montressor want revenge on Fortunato?

Answer: Because Fortunato has insulted him.

Question: In your own words, describe the catacombs that Fortunato is led through. Cite words from the reading.

Answer: Long and winding suitacase, damp ground, white web-work, piled skeletons, bones, human remains

Question: What preparations had Montressor made for his revenge? (before the murder)

Answer: Empty the houses; hide a trowel; construct a crypt for no special use; hide a quantity of building stone and mortar

Question: What was Fortunado an expert on?

Answer: His connoisseurship in wine, esp. old wines or Italian vintages.

Question: How does Montresor convince Fortunato to go into the cellar with him?

Answer: A cask of Amontillado; provocation of Luchresi.

Question: What does Montresor give to Fortunato to help his cough?

Answer: A few draughts of Medoc.

Question: What is Montresor hiding beneath his cloak?

Answer: A trowel.

Question: Once Fortunato steps into the recess in the wall, what does Montresor do?

Answer: He gots him fettered to the granite and chained to the staples.