"The Monkey's Paw"

Which of the following is NOT a synonym of suspense?

• anxiety

• anticipation

• tension

• peace

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Hints that the author gives the reader about what might happen later in the story are called

• flashbacks

• irony

• foreshadowing

• allusion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best labels the conflict of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• person vs. self

• person vs. fate

• person vs. person

• person vs. nature

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character is the protagonist of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Mr. White

• Sergeant Major Morris

• Herbert White

• Mrs. White

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What point of view is "The Monkey's Paw" told in?

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following events does NOT take place in the exposition?

• Herbert and Mr. White play chess

• Morris tells the White family about the paw

• A representative of Maw and Meggins arrives at the White's house

• Mr. White condoles with Morris at the door

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which event is the CLIMAX of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Morris warns the White's to be sensible

• Herbert is killed in an accident at work

• Mr. White wishes his son alive again

• Mrs. White tries to open the door while Mr. White tries to find the paw

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which event is the RESOLUTION of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Mr. White makes his third and final wish

• There is no one at the door

• Herbert is killed in an accident at work

• Mrs. White demands that Mr. White make the second wish

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is NOT a theme or moral of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Greed can lead to sadness.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Don't tempt fate.

• Wishes can come true.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following does NOT help foreshadow that Mr. White will make a wish on the paw in Part I?

• Mr. White asks Morris how to wish on the paw.

• Mr. White pays Morris for the paw.

• Mr. White says he doesn't know what to wish for because he has everything he wants already.

• Herbert tells Mr. White to wish for 200 pounds.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4