Question

The story “The Cask of Amontillado” takes place in __________.

a. Amontillado, during Carnival time
b. the present, right after Christmas
c. America, during Carnival time
d. Italy, during Carnival time

Answer 1

The story entitled "The Cask of Amontillado" took place in Italy, during the carnival time. The story started as narrated by Montressor who felt insulted by an acquaintance named Fortunato. Due to such unfortunate event, he wanted to carry out a planned and weighted revenge. He thought to use Fortunato's fondness over wine to carry out his revenge successfully. He did it by convincing Fortunato to have a taste of his wine found on the vaults together with the dead bodies of his family.