The Monkey's Paw

The story is set…

• in a men’s club.

• in an isolated house.

• outside in the rain.

• in a town square.

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How does the White family first react to the monkey’s paw?

• Mr. White and Hebert are interested, but Mrs. White is disgusted.

• Mr. and Mrs. White are interested, but Herbert is suspicious.

• Mrs. White is surprised, but Herbert and Mr. White are irritated.

• Mrs. White and Herbert are uninterested, but Mr. White is enthusiastic.

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What does the sergeant-major think of the monkey’s paw?

• He thinks it is helpful.

• He thinks it is useless.

• He thinks it is entertaining.

• He thinks it is dangerous.

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Which of the following best describes the family’s attitude when they make their wish?

• hesitant

• serious

• playful

• certain

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What does the visitor reveal to Mr. and Mrs. White?

• Their son has broken a piece of equipment.

• Their son has been killed in an accident.

• Their son has received a promotion.

• Their son has left his job and run away.

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Why does Mrs. White scream and Mr. White drop to the floor?

• The visitor insults their son.

• The visitor asks them for money.

• The visitor asks them to come with him to see their son.

• The visitor offers them the amount of money they had wished for.

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What does Mrs. White want to do?

• She wants to get the sergeant-major to take back the paw.

• She wants to use the paw to bring their son back to life.

• She wants to use the paw to get revenge on the visitor.

• She wants to destroy the paw by burning it.

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How does Mr. White react to his wife’s idea?

• He has sympathy for her, but he refuses her request.

• He is horrified, but he does what she asks.

• He is curious about what will happen, so he helps her.

• He is afraid of her idea, so he hides the paw from her.

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The ending suggests that Mr. White has wished for…

• his son to disappear.

• his wife to stop suffering.

• their front door to open.

• the sergeant-major to leave.

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Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

• It is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.

• Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences.

• You should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.

• You can overcome tragedy if you rely on your family and friends.

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