Grateful, he thanked the stranger profusely for his assistance.
A. abundantly
B. calmly
C. kindly
D. loudly
5 answers
A. abundantly
What does the following quote from "The Cask of Amontillado" reveal about Montresor’s intentions?
"'Pass your hand,’ I said, ‘over the wall; you cannot help feeling the nitre. Indeed it is very damp. Once more let me implore you to return. No? Then I must positively leave you. But I must first render you all the little attentions in my power.’”
A. He is sincerely concerned about Fortunato's well-being.
B. He wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect his motives.
C. He hopes Fortunato will prevent him from committing the planned murder.
D. He wants to warn Fortunato that his death is near.
"'Pass your hand,’ I said, ‘over the wall; you cannot help feeling the nitre. Indeed it is very damp. Once more let me implore you to return. No? Then I must positively leave you. But I must first render you all the little attentions in my power.’”
A. He is sincerely concerned about Fortunato's well-being.
B. He wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect his motives.
C. He hopes Fortunato will prevent him from committing the planned murder.
D. He wants to warn Fortunato that his death is near.
B. He wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect his motives.
In the short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," Poe's use of a(n) ___________ narrator to tell the story heightens the uncertainty and sense of horror felt by the reader.
Unreliable