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2. The story is set in the mid- 1800s in Italy. While the town is never named, the town has a dark, romantic, and old-fashioned quality. www.infoplease.com www.dreamstime.com www.travelchannel.com

3. The story occurs at the time of carnival, or Carnivale. Traditionally, Carnivale is celebrated 40 days before Easter. (The 40-day period before Easter is called Lent.) Since Christians often fast or impose dietary restrictions during Lent, Carnivale is a type of last-minute party. In Italy, Carnivale is celebrated with parties, dancing, and the wearing of costumes and masks. www.travelvivi.com www.venetianbeadshop.com

4. Part of the story is set in catacombs, or underground tombs. The narrator’s family, the Montresors, are buried in these underground tombs. Poe says that these catacombs are encrusted with mineral deposits called “nitre,” or potassium nitrate. josephgrinton.wordpress.com www.aeontours.com www.contractortalk.com

5. Amontillado: a unique type of sherry; it was popularized in Poe’s short story en.wikipedia.org www.wineintro.com

6. Motley: traditional costume of a court jester; the fabric is often in a patchwork pattern of red, green, and blue. saitosdojo.com www.pinterest.com poor horse!

7. Montresor motto (in Latin): Nemo me impune lacessit Meaning: “No one attacks with impunity” Hint: “Impunity” means freedom from punishment What does the motto really mean? animegal3.deviantart.com

8. Palazzo: an Italian word for palace or great building Roquelaire: a long, knee- length coat commons.wikimedia.org www.probertencyclopaedia.com

9. Gothic: a literary genre that has frightening events occurring in mysterious places Point of View: position from which something is evaluated; perspective archive.constantcontact.com www.glogster.com www.hollywoodgothique.com

10. What motivates people to take action? Why do people take revenge? What is the best means to address a problem? englishequipment2013.blogspot.com