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?