Unit 1 (1.1.5c)"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs

1c. Which adjective best describes Mr. Whit's character?

• A. Unkind

• B. Reckless

• C. Responsible

• D. Wise

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2c. Which sentence most clearly describes Mrs. White's first reaction to the story of the monkey's paw?

• A. She thinks it's just a story

• B. She thinks it's real magic.

• C. She thinks it's dangerous.

• D. She thinks it's a way to get rich.

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3c. Which detail from "The Money's Paw" is most clearly an example of foreshadowing?

• A. The fact that the first owner of the monkey's paw wished himself dead.

• B.Herbert White's curiosity about the story of the monkey paw

• C. The image of the empty road after Mr. White makes his final wish

• D. Mr. White's comment that he would like to travel to India just to see the place

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4c. What is most likely Mr. White's final wish?

• A. To end his own suffering in death

• B. To go back in time and never make the first wish

• C. To get revenge on the fakir

• D. To undo his wish to bring his son back to life

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5c. Which detail from the story is part of the conclusion?

• A. Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds to pay off his house.

• B. The Whites learn that their son Herbert is dead.

• C. The White family waits for a visit from Mr. Whites's old friend.

• D. Mr. White is sorry he ever wished on the monkey's paw.

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