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The Monkey's Paw Quiz

Authored by Peyton Wells

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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The Monkey's Paw Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The film

includes characters who are not in the short story.

is exactly the same as the short story.

ends in a way that is different than the short story.

is a modern version of the short story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he

arrives at the Whites’ house during a storm.

says the paw can grant three wishes.

describes the paw as “dried to a mummy.”

throws the paw onto the fire.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Money is the root of all evil.

Mothers protect their children.

Hard work leads to success.

Be careful what you wish for.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The director’s use of lighting creates a

fast pace

hopeful feeling

sense of loneliness

gloomy effect

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Mr. White tell his wife that Herbert was badly disfigured?

to better explain the accident that killed Herbert

to convince her that wishing for Herbert’s return is a bad idea

to help her understand that Herbert will need surgery

to show that Herbert will not be able to work if he returns

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Overall, the director’s choices of camera angles and lighting create a film that is

upbeat and hopeful

terrifying and shocking

sad and gloomy

surprising and optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the director’s use of camera angles and filters in the film’s final scene (the cemetery) suggest?

the cold reality of death

a brighter future

the continuing power of the monkey’s paw

the family’s contentment

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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