In "The Monkey's Paw," what fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?

She is a loving mother who is saddened by her son's death.

She does not believe Herbert is actually dead.

She does not believe in the magic of the monkey's paw.

She is very angry at Sergeant Morris.

In "The Monkey's Paw," what is outside the door after Mr. White's second wish?

the monkey looking for his missing paw

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

The knocking at the door stops after Mr. White's third wish.

Sergeant Morris comes to visit the Whites.

Mr. White makes his second wish on the paw.

The messenger from Maw and Meggins visits the Whites.

What might be the most appropriate THEME in "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.

What is the dramatic IRONY in Mr. White's wish for $200?

He gets the money, but he pays a terrible price because his son died.

He received twice the amount her wished for.

Instead of money, he is given a new house

He never wished for $200. It was Herbert who wanted the money.

What was the fate of the man who owned the monkey's paw before the Sergeant?

He became a monkey trainer for the circus.

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.

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.

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 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…

What is a major difference between the ending of the short story (which is called Part III) and the ending of film clip?

Mrs. White accuses Mr. White of killing their son only in the film clip.

Only the film clip creates suspense with the dialogue between Mr. and Mrs. White.

Mrs. White’s behavior comes across as frantic only in Part III of the story

Only Part III of the short story depicts Mr. White making his third and final wish.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story. " He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow." How does this sentence best illustrate the theme of the text?

It illustrates that believing in the power of the monkey’s paw could ruin people’s lives.

It shows that nobody has control of their own fate without the monkey’s paw.

It implies that the monkey’s paw can rule people’s lives and fates.

It suggests that we all have control over our own fate and using the monkey’s paw will not change fate.

Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?

When Mrs. White remembers they have two more wishes.

When Mr. White is in bed staring at the candle.

When Mr. White makes the second wish

Which quote from the film clip by Mrs. White best illustrates the theme of desperation?

You’re afraid of your own son.

THE MONKEY'S PAW

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The definition of foreshadowing is...

the author hinting at something that happened in the past.

the author showing the point of view through characterization.

the author hinting at something that will happen later.

the author hinting at a character's motivation.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which is a theme of the play?

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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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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?

The idea of magic frightens him.

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

He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

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

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to Mr. and Mrs. White in "The Monkey's Paw"?

the body of their son

two hundred pounds

a monkey's paw

a bill

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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THE MONKEY'S PAW

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

The definition of foreshadowing is...

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

Which is a theme of the play?

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

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?

What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to Mr. and Mrs. White in "The Monkey's Paw"?

In "The Monkey's Paw," what fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?

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_{^{Which event in "The Monkey's Paw," signals the resolution of the story?}}

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