Mrs. McPhee
English
Due: ________________
Name:_________________________
Period:__________Date:__________
Total: _______/ 30
LITERARY ANALYSIS (COMPLETE SENTENCES – Restate the question, or create a
topic sentence)
1. Describe the overall mood that Poe creates in this story. In what way does it contribute
to the suspense?
2. How does Poe create the mood? Point to specific examples throughout the story to
support your answer.
3. What impact does the Carnival setting have on the mood of this story?
ACTIVITY
Montresor talks about his family’s coat of arms (represented with a golden foot and a
snake rising up) and the family’s motto (“Nobody provokes me with impunity”).
Your job is to design your coat of arms using the provided template. Be prepared to share
these with the class and explain the coat of arms and motto to your peers. Your final
project must be in color. (25 points)
OR
Create and write the text for a “Wanted” poster describing Montresor. Summarize his
crime and provide details regarding his physical appearance to help the public recognize
and capture him. Use at least two vocabulary words. Your final project must be in color.
(25 points)
Name:____________________________
20 points
Literary Term Questions
1. How does not knowing what Fortunato did to Montressor intensify the horror
of this story?
2. Explain how Montressor’s family motto is related to the story? To the actions
of Montressor?
3. How does Montressor manipulate Fortunato? What CHARACTER TRAITS
make Fortunato easy prey for Montressor?
4. CHARATERIZE Montressor. What kind of person is he?
5. Contrast the setting in the beginning of the story with the setting where
Montressor takes Fortunato.
6. What is the SETTING? What details of the SETTING contribute to the horror
of this story?
7. What might Fortunato’s name mean?
8. Why might Fortunato’s name be IRONIC?
9. Explain the MOOD of this story.
10. Who is the PROTAGONIST of this story? Justify your answer.
11. Who is the ANTAGONIST of this story? Defend your answer.
12. Would the story be better or worse if you knew what Fortunato did to
Montressor? Explain.
13. Who is the NARRATOR of this story? What kind of NARRATOR is he?
14. Explain a SYMBOL in the story.
18 points
McPhee English
NAME: ___________________________Period:_____
After you read
QUESTIONS – ANSWER IN COMPLETE
SENTENCES (questions can also be found in
textbook) What are one or two questions you
would ask Montresor?
a) How does Montresor get Fortunato to come
with him to his vaults? b) What is
Montresor’s motive for leading Fortunato
there?
a) What kind of relationship does Montresor
have with the people who take care of his
home? b) What does this reveal about him?
a) Describe the conversation between
Montresor and Fortunato as the walk in the
catacombs. b) What is ironic about
Montresor’s concern for Fortunato’s health?
a) Explain what happens to Fortunato at the
end of the story. b) In what ways is this a
“perfect” crime?
What details does Poe include to show
Montresor as a cold-blooded killer? Do you
think this portrayal is effective? Why or why
not?
a) What is the moment of greatest horror in
the story? b) How well does Poe build up to
this moment?
Is “The Cask of Amontillado” an effective
horror story? Explain.
ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES