At the end of the story, what motivates Mr. White to wish his dead son away?

His belief in the paw and his fear of its power.

His love for his wife and anger at Sgt. Morris.

His anger at his wife and disbelief in the paw.

His greed and desire to see his son again.

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.”

Which of the following is NOT ironic about the Whites’ situation?

Mr. Morris warned them about the powers of the paw.

They use the paw to make their lives better, but only misery comes.

Herbert wanted to wish for money, and only in his death is it received.

The Whites joke about the power of the paw, but ultimately it brings them unhappiness.

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"

Which piece of textual evidence from the beginning of the story foreshadows the end?

"I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."

"What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey's paw or something, Morris?"

"If you don't want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me."

"I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly…

Which event most clearly introduces the climax of "The Monkey's Paw"?

The Whites hear knocking on the door after their second wish.

Sergeant Major Morris advises Mr. White to throw the paw into the fire.

The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news to the Whites.

Mr. and Mrs. White both struggle for different reasons

· Which is a theme of the play/story?

It is dangerous to interfere with fate

Mr. White should never have used the monkey's paw.

Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert's death.

Which event in "The Monkey's Paw" signals the resolution of the story?

There was no one at the door when Mr. White looks out.

Sergeant Major Morris visits the Whites.

Mr. White makes his second wish on the paw.

Mr. White searches for the monkey's paw to make a third wish.

At the end of the story, Herbert stops knocking at the door because

His father makes a final wish for him to be dead.

He realizes he is dead and has to get back to the cemetery.

He feels bad for waking up his parents in the middle of the night.

He remembers he didn't bring the 200 pounds with him.

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.

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."

"I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."

"His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

Which question best represents the conflict that the characters confront in "The Monkey's Paw"?

Should Mr. White risk using the monkey's paw to make a wish?

Can the monkey's paw be saved from destruction in the fire?

Is Sergeant-Major Morris going to cast a spell on the White family?

Will Mr. White be able to pay the mortgage on his home?

If Mr. White had listened to the Sergeant, how might the outcome been different?

The monkey's paw would be in a museum.

They would have eaten pancakes for breakfast

Mrs. White would be working for Maw and Meggins

Why does the author use foreshadowing in "The Monkey's Paw?"

To prove that the monkey's paw has real powers.

To show that the point of view is third person.

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

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

The visitor asks them for money.

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

What does Mrs. White want to do?

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

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

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

She wants to destroy the paw by burning it.

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

He is horrified, but he does what she asks.

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

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

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

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

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

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

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.

What was special about the paw?

The paw granted unlimited wishes.

The paw was a valuable artifact.

The paw belonged to a famous king.

Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.

Morris tells Mr. White that wishing for money is sensible.

Mr. White wants to replace the money he paid for the paw.

It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for.

What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?

Mothers protect their children.

Someone who believes in fate believes

there is a power that determines events.

that everyone has a choice of wishes.

in someone else’s point of view.

in strict rules that must be followed.

What are Mr. White and Herbert doing when the Sergeant-Major arrives at the White's house?

eating dinner and telling stories

What advice does Sergeant-Major Morris give to the Whites regarding the monkey's paw? (Select all that apply.)

Morris tells them not to use the paw.

Morris says it would be better to let the paw burn.

He tells them to wish for something sensible.

Morris tells them to wish for money.

Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

Herbert suggests 200 pounds will help pay off the house

Mr. White spends too much money paying Morris for the paw

Mrs. White complains about the state of Mr. White's clothes

What are the 3 ways in which an author creates the mood of a story?

character's speech, thoughts, and feelings

the actors playing the characters

language that appeals to the five senses

the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates

the stuff you make up, your imagination

What is a difference from the text to the video?

Text: 200 pounds Video: 300 pounds

Text: ends after the third wish Video: one year later

Text:no first names Video:we learn first names for Whites

Text: money to pay off house Video: "fair bit of money"

The man who Morris says wished for death probably did so because

His wishes had caused horrible things to happen.

He had become very ill and was in great pain.

He had wished for everlasting life and did not really want it.

He had killed everyone he loved with his wishes.

The Monkey's Paw

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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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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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.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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The Monkey's Paw

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

The uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story is called--

A contrast between expectation and reality is called--

At the beginning of the story, the Whites--

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?

Who or what is the antagonist in the story?

At the end of the story, what motivates Mr. White to wish his dead son away?

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

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