What was special about the paw?

The paw granted unlimited wishes.

The paw was a valuable artifact.

The paw belonged to a famous king.

Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him?

"I don't see the money... and I bet I never will."

"We're going to be rich and famous"

"If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy"

"I expect to find the cash in a big bag"

Got caught in a machine at his job in the factory

He died fighting in the British army

He died of bad luck because of the paw

How did they find out their son died?

Someone from the factory told them

The mom had a bad feeling he had died

Mrs. White is very sad over Herbert's death, and suddenly becomes excited when she remembers the monkey's paw. Why is Mrs. White excited about the paw?

she wants to wish Herbert comes back to life

she wants to wish for a new house

she wants to wish to go back in time before Herbert died.

Why doesn't Mr. White want to make a second wish?

He is afraid of the paw causing more damage, and how Herbert would look if came back to life.

He doesn't belive another wish will come true.

"That's the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst. Pathway's a bog, and the road's a torrent. I don't know what people are thinking about. I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it doesn't matter." How does this paragraph mainly add to the development of Mr. White?

It demonstrates Mr. White's unhappiness with his current lot in life

It shows Mr. White's frustration with losing in friendly competition

It explains the specific location of the White household, which is important

It shows the Whites' mistrust in other people and disdain for society

"Father and son were at chess, the former, who possessed ideas about the game involving radical changes, putting his king into such sharp and unnecessary perils that it even provoked comment form the white-haired old lady knitting placidly by the fire... "Never mind, dear, said his wife soothingly; perhaps you'll win the next one." What does the above paragraph reveal about Mrs. White?

She is typically more reserved and passive than her husband

She is typically a busy-body and oes not have time for her family

She is elderly and needs her husband and son to care for her often

She cares about etiquette and properness more than Mr. White

"The solider regarded him in the way that middle age is wont to regard presumptuous youth. 'I have,' he said, quietly, and his blotchy face whitened." What is most likely the author's intent in the above passage?

To foreshadow the unfortunate events that will later happen because of the paw

To show that the solider does not want to be visiting the White family

To add humor to the story by calling attention to odd behavior

To call the reader's attention to the soldier's dislike for the young boy and his question

Which of the following selections best identifies a theme of the story?

Never place your trust in strangers

Which sentence from the text best supports the theme "Be careful what you wish for"?

"Wish aloud," said sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences."

"If the tale of the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest..."we sha'nt make much out of it."

"A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry form the old man. His wife and son ran toward him."

"Bring him back," cried the old woman, and dragged him toward the door. "Do you think I fear the child I have nursed?"

Which meaning of the word resignation most closely matches its meaning in the following excerpt? "But they days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Sometimes they hardly exchanged a word, for now they had nothing to talk about, and their days were long to weariness."

noun-acceptance of something undesirable or invevitable

noun-the act of retiring or giving up a position

noun-a document stating someone's intent of quitting or standing down

The Monkey's Paw

Authored by Haley Adams

English

8th - 9th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story is called--

foreshadowing.

a parallel episode.

suspense.

irony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?

He doesn’t believe the paw can grant wishes.

He plans to sell the monkey’s paw to make money.

He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it.

He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which event marks the climax of the story?

Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.

Herbert dies in an accident.

There is loud knocking at the door; Mr. White makes his last wish.

Mrs. White demands that her husband wish for their son to return.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the resolution of the story?

The door opens and no one is there.

The fusillade of knocking stops.

The monkey’s paw is given to a new owner.

The Whites are given 200 pounds from Herbert’s employer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

taps his drinking glass against his teeth.

explains that he got his three wishes.

says that it is “dried to a mummy.”

throws the paw onto the fire.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?

Indian village

English village

American village

German village

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using inference, why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?

He wanted to keep all the wishes for himself.

If he sold the paw, he'd be cursed.

The paw was a gift from his great-grandfather.

The paw was evil.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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The Monkey's Paw

The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story is called--

Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?

Which event marks the climax of the story?

What is the resolution of the story?

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?

Using inference, why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?

What was special about the paw?

Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him?

Where did the Monkeys Paw come from?

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