Question

Read this excerpt from "The Cask of Amontillado" and answer the question. Thus, speaking, Fortunato possessed himself of my arm. Putting on a mask of black silk, and drawing a roquelaire closely about my person, I suffered him to hurry me to my palazzo Based on the language and the underlined words, what inferences can the reader make about the time and place of this story?
The story probably takes place in Italy during the 18th or 19th century.
The story probably takes place in Spain during the first century.
The story probably takes place in America during the 20th century.
The story probably takes place in France during the 21st century.

Answer 1

Answer:

The story probably takes place in Italy during the 18th or 19th century.

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