Name:__________________________________Date:_______________Block:________
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
Comprehension questions:
1. What is the setting of the story? How does the setting of Carnival act as a paradox to the
setting of the Catacombs?
2. What is Montresor planning for Fortunato? Why?
3. Fortunato is a connoisseur of ___________. How will this play into the plan?
4. What costume is Fortunato wearing? How does he act? How is this an advantage for
Montresor?
5. Montresor gives Fortunato plenty of chances to turn back and leave the catacombs. Why do
you think Fortunato doesn’t leave?
6. Describe the inside of the catacombs. What does this piece of the setting contribute to the
story??
9. What does Montresor do to Fortunato to keep him trapped? What does Montresor then
begin to construct?
10. What ends up happening to Fortunato at the end? How much time has passed? Has
Montresor been caught?
11. Do you think Montresor feels guilty about what he did? Why or why not?
12. Find examples of the 3 types of irony in the story:
Type
Example from story
1.
Dramatic
2. Verbal
3. Situational
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