Question

These questions are from The cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

1. Is there really a cask of amontillado? how do you know?
2. Montresor seems to try to discourage Fortunato from coming along with him to the catacombs. Why does Montresor urge Fortunato to go back?
3. What do you think is the author's purpose in having this story taking place during the carnival time? How does the fact that it is carnival time aid Montresor in his plan?
4. When the chained Fortunato starts screaming, Montresor is at first afraid. Why? Why does Montresor stop being afraid? How does he show he is no longer afraid?
5. How does the author foreshadow or hint at what Montresor has for Fortunato?

Answer 1

What kind of help do you need? Have you read the story?

Answer 2

I have read the story. I just need help with details from the story.

Answer 3

How would you answer #1?

Answer 4

No because Montresor lead Fortunato down to the catacombs to kill him

Answer 5

a cask is a barrel used to store beer or wine. amontillado is a medium dry sherry

Answer 6

Good. Montressor tricked Fortunato by promising a nonexistent cask of wine.

Answer 7

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