Question

The following question refers to “The Pit and the Pendulum” by Edgar Allan Poe.

Of the following aspects of the story, which one is based on exaggeration rather than historical accuracy?

the elaborate tortures

the French leader, General Lasalle

the location of Toledo, Spain

the Spanish Inquisition

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. "the elaborate tortures"

Answer 2

Spanish Inquisition. This refers to "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe.