The Cask of Amontillado questions
. What is the setting of the story? How does it affect mood as you read?
What is Montresor planning for Fortunato? Why?
What weakness does Fortunato possess that Montresor plans to take advantage of?
What is Fortunato’s state when Montresor meets him? What is he wearing? How does he act? How is this an advantage for Montresor?
Where does Montresor lure Fortunato to? Why is this convenient for Montresor?
6. Montresor gives Fortunato several hints as to what he is planning as they travel through the catacombs. What are these hints?
7. Montresor gives Fortunato plenty of chances to turn back and leave the catacombs. Why do you think Fortunato doesn’t leave?
8. Describe the inside of the catacombs. What does this piece of the setting contribute to the story??
9. What does Montresor do to Fortunato? What does Montresor then begin to construct?
10. What fate does Fortunato ultimately suffer at the end of the story? What does Montresor do to attempt to “cover” it up?
11. Do you think Montresor feels guilt about what he did? Why or why not?