English IV Midterm - COMMONLIT: THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

The wild parties, masks, and hidden faces create a mood of secrecy and unease.

How do carnival traditions add to the mood of the story?

Fortunato's pride drives him to prove he is a better judge of wine than Luchesi.

How does the characterization of Fortunato affect the plot of the story?

It helps the reader understand Montresor's pride, as well as how he responds to insult.

How does the description of the Montresor coat of arms and motto in paragraphs 46-49 contribute to the reader's understanding of Montresor's character?

The statement suggests emotional turmoil or a moment of remorse.

What does the following line suggest about the narrator's point of view? "My heart grew sick; it was the dampness of the catacombs that made it so." (Paragraph 89)

The desire for revenge can be all-consuming.

Which of the following sayings best describes a theme of the text?