“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
1. What is the meaning of the phrase “A wrong is
unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser?”
2. Why did Montresor seek revenge on Fortunato?
3. How did Montresor know that his house would be empty?
4. Where had the stone and morter, used by Montresor to
wall up the niche, been hidden?
5. In your own words describe the catacombs.
6. What is the tone of the story?
7. Why does Montresor make sure Fortunato has drunk a lot
of wine?
8. What is Luchesi’s role in the story?
9. Why does Montresor appear concerned about Fortunato’s
health?
10.
What is motley?
11.
What is the symbolic meaning of Fortunato’s attire?
12.
Why is Fortunato’s name ironic?
13.
Define dramatic irony and give one example of it from
the story.
14.
Define connoisseur. Provide a line from the story
where this word is used.
15.
Define retribution. Provide a line from the story
where this word is used.