The cask of amontillado questions 1. The Montresor family motto is “To punish with impunity.” What does this mean? How does it relate to Montresor’s goal towards Fortunato?

2.The name “Fortunato” in Italian means “fortunate or lucky one.” Is Fortunato lucky in this short story? Use evidence from the reading to support your answer.

3.When Montresor encounters Fortunato at the carnival, he is wearing a jester’s outfit with cap and bells while Montresor is wearing a black cloak. How do these costumes foreshadow the events of the story?

4.It is implied that Fortunato has insulted Montresor’s family. How is Montresor’s method of killing him fitting to this crime? Think about the location.

5.Montresor explains at the beginning that Fortunato has mistreated him “thousands” of times. Do you think that murdering him is justified based on this description? Explain why or why not.