Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How does the protagonist in “The Cask of Amontillado” get revenge on Fortunato?

By shaming him in public.
By entombing him in a crypt.
By exposing his false identity.
By refusing to forgive him.

The correct answer is: By entombing him in a crypt.

The protagonist in "The Cask of Amontillado" gets revenge on Fortunato by entombing him in a crypt. This is the only option that directly states how the protagonist enacts their revenge. The other options are incorrect because A) Shaming someone in public is a form of humiliation, rather than actual revenge. C) Exposing someone's false identity is a form of retaliation, but does not involve physical harm. D) Refusing to forgive someone can be seen as a form of revenge, but it is not mentioned in the story and does not involve any specific action towards Fortunato. Overall, B is the only option that fits with what the protagonist actually does to get revenge on Fortunato.