1. What types of issues does Poe explore in his stories? Poe explores these issues, psychological
territory, guilt, madness, and exploring.
2. What was the occupation of Poe's parents? Poe’s parents were both actors?
3. How old was Poe when his father left? Pow was just two when his father had left.
4. How old was Poe when his mother died? Poe was three years old when his mother had
pasted.
5. Who raised Poe? John and Frances Allan are the ones who had raised Poe.
6. Of what did Poe's father disapprove? Poe’s father disapproved of Poe’s desire to write.
7. Where did Poe move to focus on writing? Poe moved to Baltimore to write.
8. When was Poe's first collection of poetry published? Poe’s first poetry was published in
1829.
9. When did his short stories begin appearing? His short stories started appearing in 1833.
10. What two things caused Poe to lose his job as an editor? Changeable nature and alcoholism
caused him to lose his job.
11. From what disease did his wife die? His wife had died from tuberculosis disease.
12. Name two of Poe's famous poems. “The Raven”, and “The Bells” were two famous poems.
13. As what kind of writer is Poe classified today? (3 types) he classifies as a romantic writer,
fiction writer, and gerontic writer.
14. Why do some critics refer to Poe as the first truly modern writer? Because of the mystery
and facts by solving cases.
15. Which English Romantic poet inspired Poe? John was the one to inspire pow into poet.
16. When did Edgar Allen Poe die? He had died in 1849.
17. According to Poe, what are the two rules of revenge? Punish with impunity and average
mistake to punish who did wrong.
18. Why does the main character seek revenge against Fortunato? Because it had done him
like 1000 wrong
19. What interest of Fortunato's does the main character use to get him to follow? Interested
in wine was the interest of Fortunato’s.
20. What is Amontillado? Amontillado is known as Expensive wine.
21. Who is Lachesis? Lachesis is a Wine taster.
22. Describe how Fortunato is dressed. He dressed in Long black and like a silk coat.
23. How did the main character get his servants to leave? Because they would have disobeyed
them, so he was going to come back in the morning.
24. What is the main character's name? Montresor was the main character of the story.
25. What are catacombs? Catacombs are a bunch of piled bones.
26. What does a mason do for a living? Contributed thing out of stone for a living.
27. Who are the Freemasons? The freemasons are a lot of Stonecutters.
28. How did Montresor keep Fortunato from getting away in the crypt? Chained him to wall
and taught him.
29. What does Montresor do when Fortunato begins to struggle with the chain? To become
calmer so he wouldn’t struggle.
30. When Fortunato starts to scream, what does Montresor do? Scream back.
31. Before the final brick is placed, what does Fortunato hope that Montresor is doing? Hope
playing a trick.
32. What does Montresor put into the niche before placing the final stone? Threw a torch
before placing the final stone.
33. How long has the wall stood undisturbed? Wall stood fort half a century.
34. How do you think Poe wanted people to feel while they read the story? Concerned and
shock.
35. List at least three things that Poe included in the story that helped to create the feeling.
Described old man’s eye, denial of madness, strange.
Who is the narrator? Is he or she reliable? Montresor and no
36. From which point of view is the story told? first
37. What is the setting (include historical period, country or location, season of the year,
weather, time of day, cultural happenings) (All of these won't be found; simply put what
information you have from the text) Italy from 1700
38. How would you describe the mood of the story, which the setting helps create? Dark,
mystery
39. Who is the protagonist of the story? The protagonist of the story is Montresor.
40. Who is the antagonist of the story? Fortunato
41. Identify all the conflicts of the story by listing the opposing forces (man vs. man, etc.) and
identify them as internal or external. The conflicts or main one is Montresor vs Fortunato.
42. Give two examples of foreshadowing and tell what they hint at. Death hinted to scare and
hinted for life.
44. Give an example of verbal irony.
When Montresor doesn't scream but other does an
Toasts for long life.
45. Give an example of dramatic irony. Toasts for long life
46. Identify three examples of suspense in the story. Closing the rache with stone, where
Fortunato says won’t die, and done 1000 wrong.
47. How would you characterize this author's writing style? His style is very Mystery and
creepy.
48. What is the theme of the story? I think it’s to watch out and learn how people really are.