1. by Edgar Allen Poe

2. A cask is a large barrel
used for holding liquids.
Amontillado is a pale, dry sherry wine. It is named for the Montilla region of Spain, where the wine originated in the 18th century.

3. Vocabulary

4. ventured

5. ventured
v. dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant

6. impunity

7. n. freedom from being caught or punished
impunity
n. freedom from being caught or punished

8. immolation
n. a sacrifice; atonement

9. motley n.
the multi-colored
garment of
a jester

10. vault
n. an arched structure made of concrete or stones usually in an underground chamber

11. roquelaire ( roquelaure)
n. a cloak reaching to the knees worn by men in the 18th century

12. v. to depart in a sudden or secretive manner
absconded
v. to depart in a sudden or secretive manner

13. sconce
n. the hole or socket of a candlestick, for holding the candle

14. flambeaux
n. a torch used at night for illumination

15. catacombs
n. an underground cemetery consisting of tunnels and recesses dug out for coffins

16. mason
n. a person whose trade is working with bricks or cement and mortar

17. flagon
n. a container for holding wine at the table

18. trowel
n. a tool having a flat blade used for working with mortar

19. fettered
v. to restrain with a chain or shackles

20. aperture
n. an opening, as a hole, slit or crack