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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CCSS.RL.7.4

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

• foreshadowing.
• mood.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

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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CCSS.RL.7.1

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CCSS.W.7.9A

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.7.1

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CCSS.W.7.9A

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.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

Who or what is the antagonist in the story?

• Sergeant Major Morris
• Herbert White
• the monkey's paw
• the storm outside

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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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CCSS.RL.7.1

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

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

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CCSS.RL.7.3

If Mr. White had listened to the Sergeant, 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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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

A messenger from Maw & Meggins tells the Whites that they are receiving 200 pounds. This detail is important to the plot because

• it shows that Sergeant Morris knew that Herbert would die if Mr. White made a wish.
• it reveals that the monkey's paw granted Mr. White's wish in a horrible way.
• it resolves Mr. White's problem of needing to pay off his house.
• it creates a conflict between the Whites and Maw & Meggins.

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CCSS.RL.8.3