Analyzing Mood and Comprehension in 'The Cask of Amontillado'
This assignment focuses on Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado.' You will answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate your understanding of the story and analyze how Poe creates mood through literary techniques.
Opening page of 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe.
Continuation of 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe.
Further continuation of 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe.
Conclusion of 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe.
Group 1
Answer the following multiple-choice questions to assess your comprehension of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado.'
Question 1a
Multiple choice
What is the main reason Montresor seeks revenge against Fortunato?
Fortunato insulted Montresor's family name.
Fortunato stole wine from Montresor.
Fortunato spread rumors about Montresor.
Fortunato refused to lend Montresor money.
Question 1b
Multiple choice
How does Montresor ensure that his servants will not be at home?
He gives them a day off.
He tells them he will not return until the morning.
He locks them in their rooms.
He sends them on an errand.
Question 1c
Multiple choice
What is Fortunato's weakness according to Montresor?
His love for expensive clothes.
His pride in his knowledge of wine.
His fear of the dark.
His trust in Montresor.
Question 1d
Multiple choice
Where does Montresor lead Fortunato?
To a wine cellar.
To the Montresor family vaults.
To a hidden cave.
To a secret garden.
Question 1e
Multiple choice
What is the final fate of Fortunato?
He escapes from the vault.
He is left chained in the vault.
He is rescued by Luchresi.
He is forgiven by Montresor.
Group 2
Poe is a master at creating an eerie, suspenseful mood in his stories. Dig back into the text of this story and give details and examples of how Poe creates mood in the story.
Question 2a
Short answer
Describe how Poe uses setting, dialogue, and other literary elements to create an eerie and suspenseful mood in 'The Cask of Amontillado.' Provide specific examples from the text.
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