The Monkey's Paw: Parts of the Story Review

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

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

Using inference, why did 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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What evidence from the text foreshadows (hints) 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."

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What is not part of the exposition?

• finding out where the story takes place
• meeting Mr. White, Mrs. White, and Herbert
• finding out where the monkey's paw came from
• Mr. White receiving two hundred pounds

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CCSS.W.8.3A

What is the initiating event (event that starts the conflict) of “The Monkey’s Paw”?

• Mr. White is caught cheating at chess.

• The major shows the monkey’s paw to the Whites.

• The monkey’s paw twitches after the first wish.

• The major arrives back in England after a long service in India.

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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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CCSS.RL.8.1

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The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

• “It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up.”
• “Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?”
• “He was caught in the machinery.”
• “It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

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

• Herbert would still be alive.
• 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.

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Which is a theme of the story?

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

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

• Never trust a monkey.

• It is dangerous to interfere with fate.

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