1. In the opening paragraph, what details does Poe include that suggest something about the narrator's personality and his plans?  2. What does the narrator plan to do, and how can he possibly get away without being punished? 3. What details does the author use to create suspense in the first paragraph? 4. Identify two clues the author gives that foreshadows the story's ending 5. In "The Cask of Amontillado," what is Montresor's attitude toward revenge? Use a quotation from the story to support your answer. 6. Early, in "The Cask of Amontillado," Poe has Montresor repeat the line "I have my doubts" to Fortunato. In your opinion, why does he do this? 7. The word explicit means "clearly stated." (a) In "The Cask of Amontillado," does Montresor make his plans explicit to Fortunato as they descend into the vaults? (b) Explain why, using the word explicit in your answer. 8. Once Montresor and Fortunato set out for Montresor's palazzo in "The Cask of Amontillado," what did you predict the outcome of the story would be?  9. On what clues or details did you base this prediction? 10. Review the section of "The Cask of Amontillado" in which Montresor leads Fortunato through the crypts. (a) Name the mood Poe creates in this scene, and (b) list five sounds or objects that help convey this mood.