The Monkey's Paw

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

• foreshadowing.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.
• irony.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

• Indian village
• English village
• American village
• German village

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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.

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What was special about the paw?

• The paw granted unlimited wishes.
• The paw granted 3 wishes.
• The paw was a valuable artifact.
• The paw belonged to a famous king.

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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"

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Where did the Monkeys Paw come from?

• Africa
• India
• Asia 
• Korea