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.”

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

it reveals that the monkey's paw granted Mr. White's wish in a horrible way.

it shows that Sergeant Morris knew that Herbert would die if Mr. White made a wish.

it resolves Mr. White's problem of needing to pay off his house.

it creates a conflict between the Whites and Maw & Meggins.

Which is a theme of the 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.

When the messenger comes to the home of the Whites, he seems uncomfortable. Why is acting this way?

He is nervous about telling the Whites that Herbert was killed.

He is afraid of the monkey's paw.

He is tired from walking from the cemetery and wants to sit down.

He finds the Whites' house too warm.

In "The Monkey's Paw," why does Sergeant Major Morris grow pale when the Whites ask him about his three wishes on the monkey's paw?

He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

The idea of magic frightens him.

He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.

He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.

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.

Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is

afraid that his second wish has come true.

concerned that the house will be too cold.

What might be an appropriate theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?

You don't know what you've got until it's gone.

They should have made a wish with a rabbit's foot.

He was sucked into the machinery at work

He was killed by a jealous co-worker

What is the central conflict of "The Monkey's Paw?"

The paw has the power to grant three wishes to people, but something bad happened in order for the wishes to come true.

The Whites need money to pay off their house, but their house's location is a bad spot where it floods all the time.

The paw has the power to grant three wishes, and the White family has problems in their family.

The paw has the power to grant three wishes, and Sgt. Major Morris just got back from serving in the military.

The Monkey's Paw Practice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

foreshadowing.

a parallel episode.

suspense.

irony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

foreshadowing.

mood.

a parallel episode.

suspense.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

At the beginning of the story, the Whites--

are generally happy

are generally sad

are generally nervous

are generally grumpy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the inciting incident of “The Monkey’s Paw”?

Mr. White is caught cheating at chess.

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

The monkey’s paw twitches after the first wish.

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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The Monkey's Paw Practice

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--

At the beginning of the story, the Whites--

What is the inciting incident of “The Monkey’s Paw”?

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?

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

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

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