Monkey's Paw review

Which of the following words is a synonym for horrid?

• wrinkled

• frightful

• disorganized

• heavy

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Where would this story most likely be found?

• in a collection of mystery stories

• in a collection of science fiction stories

• in a collection of fables

• in a collection of fairytales

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What happens first in the story?

• Damien's parents leave him alone while they go to a party.

• Damien's dog is hit by a truck and dies.

• Shelly warns her friends about the monkey's paw.

• There are loud and frightening noises outside of Damien's house.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Why does Kara keep the monkey's paw?

• She thinks it is unusual and special.

• She believes it has powers.

• She wants to return it to Shelly.

• She thinks it is valuable.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

When something persists, it _________.

• it is very unpleasant

• moves in a slow and lazy manner

• is old and dried out

• lasts longer than is expected

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why were the characters having a campfire?

• to burn the monkey's paw

• to celebrate the end of the school year

• to roast marshmallows

• to celebrate Miguel's birthday

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

From the story, readers might conclude that ___________.

• the monkey's paw holds no power and it is silly to believe so

• the death of Damien's dog is Kara's fault because she kept the monkey's paw

• by the end of the story, Kara, Miguel, and Damien all believe in the power of the monkey's paw

• Shelly was overreacting and making too big a deal about a monkey's paw

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When something does not make sense, it is _________.

• transfixed

• sodden

• illogical

• anxious

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What was the effect of Kara deciding to keep the monkey's paw?

• Damien and Kara argue about who will keep it.

• Shelly becomes upset and runs away.

• Damien, Kara, and Miguel take turns making wishes.

• Miguel and Damien agree that they will burn it later.

What conclusion can the reader draw about Kara at the end of the story?

• She does not believe in the monkey's paw power.

• She believes in the power of the monkey's paw.

• She thinks that Damien and Miguel are overreacting.

• She wishes that Shelly were there to help them.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3