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Multiple Choice
1. What is the primary reason for Montresor seeking revenge against Fortunato?
A) Fortunato insulted Montresor in some way.
B) Fortunato betrayed Montresor’s friendship.
C) Fortunato stole from the Montresor family fortune.
D) Fortunato showed disrespect for Montresor’s ancestors.
2. How does Montresor lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
A) By inviting him to meet Luchresi
B) By challenging him to a duel
C) By threatening him with violence
D) By pretending to need his expertise
3. Which point of view is used in the narration of the story?
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person limited
D) Third person omniscient
4. What is the prevailing mood or atmosphere in “The Cask of Amontillado”?
A) Joyful and festive
B) Eerie and suspenseful
C) Melancholic and sorrowful
D) Humorous and light-hearted
5. What is the significance of the jester’s bells in the story?
A) They represent Fortunato’s foolishness.
B) They symbolize Montresor’s cunning plan.
C) They signal the arrival of carnival season.
D) They foreshadow a tragic event.
6. How does Montresor ensure that Fortunato does not spoil his plan for revenge?
A) He argues persuasively that Fortunato can trust him.
B) He threatens Fortunato’s life if he speaks of it.
C) He manipulates Fortunato’s perception with alcohol.
D) He uses his family’s influence to suppress any suspicions.
7. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Montresor and Fortunato?
A) Close friends
B) Business partners
C) Rivals in love
D) Acquaintances
8. What makes Montresor an unreliable narrator?
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