Scary Short Stories Test
I. “The Cask of Amontillado”
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Why does Montresor decide to seek revenge against Fortunato?
Fortunato attacked him with his fists.
He injured him more than a thousand times.
He insulted him.
He stole some valuable wine from him.
2. According to Montresor, revenge would not be successful if he were
a. punished for taking revenge
c. recognized by his victim
b. not punished for taking his revenge
d. compelled to murder
3. Fortunato’s weak point is his –
a. habit of dressing in silly costumes
b. pride about his knowledge of fine wines
c. jealousy of Luchesi
d. poor sense of direction
4. Which evidence best supports the claim that Montresor is insane?
a. He wears a strange costume.
c. Thoughts of Fortunato’s death make him smile.
b. He pays full price for a cask of wine.
d. He does not ask Luchesi to test the wine.
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b.
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Dramatic irony occurs when –
the reader knows that Montresor plans revenge, but Fortunato does not know.
Fortunato dresses as a jester
the narrator urges Fortunato to try the wine.
6. Montresor kills Fortunato by –
a. walling him up
b. stabbing him
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b.
c.
d.
c. poisoning him
d. beating him to death with iron rods
An unreliable narrator may be described as one who –
deliberately does not tell the whole truth
makes untrue statements but is always corrected by another character
lies throughout the story but admints the truth at the end
is unreliable until the story’s climax
“The Interlopers”
8. At the beginning of the story –
a. both Gradwitz and Znaeym are in the forest
b. only Gradwitz is in the forest
c. only Znaeym is in the forest
d. no one is in the forest
9. When the two men meet, they –
a. immediately begin to fight
b. both run for help
c. trade insults
d. are knocked down and pinned under a tree branch
10. As the men talk, a. a storm begins to blow
b. they start to develop a friendship
c. Gradwtiz’s men appear in the distance
d. Znaeym’s men appear in the distance
11. Gradwitz and Znaeym agree to –
a. finish the hunt together
b. call for help together
c. clear a small section
d. settle their problems in court
12. When the men see figures in the distance, the men assume that they –
a. will become friends
c. are going to be rescued
b. will remain enemies
d. will have allies to help them
13. This story is mainly about a –
a. pair of bitter enemies who settle a feud c. hunting trip that ends unexpectedly
b. storm that causes extensive damage
d. wealthy family that protects its property
14. The story’s ending is a surprise because the reader –
a. expects the figures to be men
c. expects the two men will not meet in the woods
c. expects the men to kill each other
d. has come to root for Gradwitz rather than
Znaeym
15. Which term best describes the story’s ending?
a. Gory
c. Joyful
b. Melodramatic
d. Ironic
16. The omniscient point of view can best be described as –
a. all-knowing
c. metaphorical
b. philosophical
d. restricted
17. The author selected this viewpoint to –
a. avoid having to jump between each character’s mind
b. stir up sympathy for Gradwitz alone
c. see inside the minds of Gradwitz and Znaeym at the same time
d. give readers a limted vantage point to increase the story’s suspense
18. What tone is created by the narrator’s voice in this story?
a. Fearful and amazed
c. Terrifying
b. Ironic
d. Hostile
“The Necklace”
19. Mathilde envies the social class and wealth of others because –
a. she was born wealthy but wants to be even wealthier
b. she feels that she deserves a more beautiful life
c. her husband is very demanding
d. her friends encourage her to be a social climber
20. Mathilde borrows a necklace from Mme. Forestier because –
a. she does not have fine jewelry
b. all of her jewels are in storage
c. she does not want to wear real diamonds and risk losing them
d. Mme. Forestier offers one, and Mathilde feels bad about refusing her kindness
21. Why don’t the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?
a. They fear Mme. Forestier will mock them.
b. They do not care what anyone thinks of them.
c. The minister advises M. Loisel not to tell the truth.
d. They are ashamed to admit their carelessness.
22. In order to get the money to replace the necklace, the Loisels –
a. borrow all of it
c. steal it
b. borrow some, reduce their standard of living, and work hard
d. work hard but do not reduce their standard of living
23. Which of the following statements best summarizes “The Necklace”?
a. A woman who wants to make a good impression goes to a dance.
b. An expensive necklace is lost and needs to be replaced.
c. A woman buys an expensive dress and borrows a diamond necklace.
d. In pursuit of recognition, a woman is driven to financial ruin.
24. If you were summarizing “The Necklace,” you would mention a
a. rifle
c. Oriental tapestry
b. necklace made of fake diamonds
d. expensive fur coat
25. This story is told from the –
a. third-person-limited point of view
b. omniscient point of view
c. first-person point of view
d. second-person point of view
26. This point of view focuses on –
a. two objective characters
b. one of the characters
c. all the characters
d. the main characters only
27. Fortunato’s drunkenness made impossible in advance his
realization of his fate.
28. The catacombs ensured Montresor’s freedom from punishment.
29. Montresor viewed Fortunato’s death as suitable punishment.
30. “I don’t with to intrude on your time!” lied Montresor
31. Moving backward as if in horror, Montresor frowned.
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Volunteers provided relief to the victims.
After noting the patient’s weariness, the doctor recommended a good night’s sleep.
At the end of the trail, the men faced a very steep rock wall.
After considering Gradwitz’s offer, Znaeym accepted.
The two men could band together to fight off any plunderers roaming in search of food.
precipitous
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Impunity
retribution
recoiling
impose
precluded
incessantly
disconsolate
vexation
pauper
adulation
acquiesced
marauders
Poor person
Continually
Intense admiration
Disturbance
Very unhappy
languor
succor