The Monkey's Paw

The Monkey's Paw

Assessment

Flashcard

English

7th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.4, RL.6.3, RI. 9-10.9

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

The main theme is the idea of fate and the consequences of interfering with it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the author of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

W.W. Jacobs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the monkey's paw symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes the dangers of greed and the desire to control fate.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is foreshadowing?

Back

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of foreshadowing in 'The Monkey's Paw'.

Back

The dark and stormy night at the beginning of the story foreshadows the ominous events to come.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What motivates Mr. White to wish his son away at the end of the story?

Back

His belief in the paw and his fear of its power.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the resolution of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

The door opens and no one is there.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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