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In the story Cask of Amantillado, what is niter (in the catacombs)?

A. nitrous oxide
B. table salt
C. sea salt
D. sugar used for cotton candy

B.

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the word refers to saltpeter deposits in the catacombs. None of the answers are worthy.

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