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- Who are the main characters in the story?
- What social class do they belong to?
- What is the main conflict in the story?
- What was Fortunato’s weak point?
- What is the setting of the story? (Place and time)
- What was Fortunato wearing? Why does this contribute to the irony in the story?
- How does Montresor lure Fortunato to come to his palazzo?
- Who is Luchesi? Why is he mentioned in the story?
- Why is the conversation about the masons on page 7 relevant?
- What is the climax of the story?
- How long has Fortunato being buried at the moment of Montresor’s confession?
- Who do you think Montresor is telling the story to?
- Is this a horror story? Explain.
- What is the theme (main idea) of the story?
