Why does Sgt. Major Morris throw the monkey's paw into the fire?

He believes that it will bring harm and wants to destroy it

He is greedy and doesn't want anyone else to have wishes

The fire is needed for the wishes to work

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

He became a monkey trainer for the circus.

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

"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."

What does this line spoken by Mr. White help you predict? “It seems to me I've got all I want.”

That the wishes can change his life only for the worse.

That he will wish for a large sum of money.

That his wife will force him to wish for something.

That he will regret it if he doesn't make a wish.

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.

Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him?

"I don't see the money... and I bet I never will."

"We're going to be rich and famous"

"If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy"

"I expect to find the cash in a big bag"

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

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

to better explain the accident that killed Herbert

to help her understand that Herbert will need surgery

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

In “The Monkey's Paw,” what is (probably) outside the door after the second wish?

Herbert's body back from the dead

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 prevented Mrs. White from getting to her son sooner?

She couldn't reach the door bolt

She couldn't pull the door open

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

Mothers protect their children.

The Monkey's Paw

Authored by Lianne Henry

English

7th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these lines from the story use setting details to create mood?

the night was cold and wet

don't blame me for what happens

an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy

the last face was so horrible and simian

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CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris’s story about the monkey’s paw may be true?

Mr. White feels the paw move.

Herbert beats Mr. White at chess.

Morris tells stories about his life in India.

Mr. White says he has all he really wants.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which piece of textual evidence from the beginning of the story foreshadows the end?

"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 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."

"I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly…

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most likely reason the holy man created the spell placed upon the monkey's paw?

He wanted something mysterious to sell to make money

He wanted to cause trouble for people who made wishes

He wanted to show that people shouldn't mess with fate

He wanted to show that people were foolish for making wishes

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Someone who believes in fate believes

that everyone has a choice of wishes.

in someone else’s point of view.

there is a power that determines events.

in strict rules that must be followed.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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