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7D Poetry and Poe

PLOWMAN, HARLEY

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In paragraph 76, Montresor describes a "long and obstinate silence" coming from the recess where Fortunato is. What is Montresor implying when he call.

Fortunato's silence "obstinate" (or stubborn)?

• That Fortunato is unconscious

• That Fortunato is trying to upset Montresor

• That Fortunato is trying to trick Montresor

That Fortunato is whispering

Answer

That Fortunato is trying to upset Montresor.

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Montresor describes Fortunato's silence as "obstinate", implying that Fortunato is deliberately trying to upset Montresor by not...