Question

instructions for student
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of these inferences about the narrator is best supported by the passage (paragraph 2)?
it must be understood, that neither by word nor deed had i given fortunato cause to doubt my good
will. 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 immolation.
a. his reason for vengeance is unassailable.
b. he is erratic and hot - tempered.
c. his family had been close with fortunato’s
d. he is an expert at suppressing his emotions and intentions.
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question #3
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which of these sentences most closely summarize the plot of “the cask of amontillado?”
a. a man insults everyone he knows because he is jealous.
b. a man takes another man into cold, damp vaults to taste a special drink
c. a man questions another man about his skill as a bricklayer.
d. a man develops a carefully devised plot to take revenge on another man.

Explanation:

For the first question, the narrator says they haven't given Fortunato any indication of ill - will while secretly planning his immolation, showing expertise in suppressing emotions and intentions. For the second question, "The Cask of Amontillado" is about a man (Montresor) who carefully plots revenge on Fortunato.

Answer:

Question #2: D. He is an expert at suppressing his emotions and intentions.
Question #3: D. A man develops a carefully devised plot to take revenge on another man.