SAMPLE:    Work Review Form for Edgar Allan Poe's Cask of Amontillado

Directions: Copy this form into your word processor, fill it in, and save it.

How to submit:  Put into the correct Oncourse:InTouch:DropBox

Due Date:  xx by 11:59pm

20 points for good-faith (“C” or better), on-time effort.

10 points for good-faith effort up to one week late.

5 points for good-faith effort more than one week late.

Answer all the following questions about Poe's short story.  (It helps the instructor if you use a different font!)

1. From what point of view is the story told?  To whom do you think Montresor is telling this story, and why?

2. According to Montresor, what are the requirements of a satisfactory revenge?

3. Why does Montresor suggest several times that Fortunato should go back?

4. Name one example of verbal and one example of dramatic irony in this story.

5. Where is the climax of this story and what makes it the climax?

6.  What clues do the opening lines of the story give us to Montresor's character?  Give two examples and explain what inference you make.

7.  Why do you think Montresor "trembles" and feels "sick at heart" the end of this story? Do you agree with his explanation?