Cask of Amontillado Irony Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is ironic about Montresor's smile when he meets Fortunato?

Fortunato is unaware of Montresor's evil thoughts. (correct)

Fortunato is glad to meet Montresor.

Montresor truly cares for Fortunato.

Montresor is happy to see Fortunato.

Why is it ironic that Montresor calls Fortunato lucky?

Luck has no bearing on their situation.

Montresor was once a lucky man.

Fortunato is unlucky to have met Montresor at Carnival. (correct)

Fortunato is actually lucky to be with Montresor.

What is ironic about Montresor's statement that he can’t be responsible for Fortunato's well-being?

Fortunato will be fine on his own.

Montresor is actually planning to cause Fortunato harm. (correct)

Montresor is genuinely concerned about Fortunato's health.

Montresor does care for Fortunato.

What is the irony in Fortunato's claim that he will not die of a cough?

Fortunato indeed dies, but not from the cough. Signup and view all the answers

What ironic statement is made as Fortunato drinks to those buried around them?

Fortunato will soon join the buried. Signup and view all the answers

What does Montresor mean by 'No one attacks me and escapes'?

Montresor is boasting about his power. Signup and view all the answers

What is ironic about Montresor’s invitation for Fortunato to leave?

Fortunato is actually trapped and cannot leave. Signup and view all the answers

What is the irony in Montresor and Fortunato agreeing to 'let us be gone'?

Montresor is sealing Fortunato's fate by completing a wall. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Irony in "Cask of Amontillado"

Montresor smiles at Fortunato, but his smile masks malicious intent, highlighting deceptive appearances.
Fortunato's encounter with Montresor at Carnival ironically signals misfortune, as he is led to imminent danger in the catacombs.
Montresor feigns concern for Fortunato’s health, suggesting he values him, while his real intention is to ensure Fortunato’s demise.
Fortunato's assertion that he will not die from a cough is ironic, as he ultimately faces death by Montresor’s hand, not illness.
A toast to those buried in the catacombs foreshadows Fortunato’s fate, as he unknowingly seals his own mortality while celebrating life.
Montresor's claim that "no one attacks me and escapes" reveals his vengeance plan against Fortunato, with Fortunato unaware of the threat.
The moment Fortunato is chained and cannot leave contradicts Montresor's earlier pretense of concern, emphasizing Montresor's true nature.
Montresor's insistence on leaving juxtaposed with the act of sealing Fortunato in the wall underscores the irony of his supposed intentions.

Description

Test your understanding of the irony in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado'. This quiz explores key quotes and their underlying meanings, focusing on the relationship between Montresor and Fortunato. Dive deep into the text and uncover the layers of irony that contribute to the story's chilling atmosphere.