illustration of Fortunato standing in motley behind a mostly completed brick wall with a skull superimposed on the wall where his face should be

The Cask of Amontillado

by Edgar Allan Poe

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The Cask of Amontillado Overview Quiz

Why has Montresor vowed revenge against his friend Fortunato, and where does he take him? Find the answers to these questions and more in eNotes' "The Cask of Amontillado" Overview Quiz. Test your knowledge of Poe's chilling tale today!

  1. Where does Montressor lead Fortunato?

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  2. Which of Fortunato's main character traits does Montresor use to manipulate him?

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  3. Why has Montresor “vowed revenge” against Fortunato?

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  4. What is “Amontillado”?

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  5. The name “Fortunato” is one of Poe’s many uses of this literary device:

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