7. Montresor thinks his revenge will be successful if what happens? 8. How does Montresor trick Fortunato into following him to the catacombs?

9. Why does Montresor tell his servants that, even though he will not return until morning, they are not to leave the house?

10. Why does Montresor say that he will go ask Luchesi instead of Fortunato?

11. If Fortunato had not been under the influence of alcohol, what might have gone differently in the story?

12. What happens to Fortunato in the catacombs?

13. List three examples of irony from the story (situation, verbal, or dramatic).

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14. List two words that describe the mood of the story.

15. List two words to describe Montresor’s tone/

16. Provide one example of foreshadowing.

17. Describe Fortunato. What is his character like? How is Montresor able to trick him?

18. Describe the catacombs. What type of mood does this set for the reader?

Vocabulary
Use your list of vocabulary words. You will use each word once.

A person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art or in matters of taste is called a
A person who does not know much can be called an
Montresor uses this tool with a flat blade to build a wall and trap Fortunato in the catacombs. He uses a .
I continued, as was my wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his .
Monstresor wanted to punish Fortunato, but he did not want to face any consequences for doing so. He wanted to punish, but punish with
Montresor was insulted by Fortunato, and he wanted to take vengeance or exact satisfaction for this wrongdoing. Montresor says, “At length, I would be .”
If you confront someone boldly, you could say you have them.
You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave to a threat.
We passed through a range of low arches, descended, passed on, and descending again, arrived at a deep .
If you leave quietly in a sudden or secretive manner, you have .