Monkey's Paw Questions

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."

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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.”
• throws the paw onto the fire.

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The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

• “It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up.”
• “Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?”
• “He was caught in the machinery.”
• “It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

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Sgt. Major Morris could be described as

• joyful
• curious
• easy going
• serious

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

• Sgt. Major Morris said it was a reasonable thing to wish for
• Herbert thought the 200 pounds could be used to pay off the house
• Mr. White spent too much money paying for the monkey's paw
• Mrs. White wanted a new piano

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How does the White family end up getting 200 pounds?

• A friendly neighbor gave it to them.
• The White family won the lottery.
• Sgt. Major Morris sold another monkey's paw and gave the money to the White family.
• The company Herbert worked for gave them money to compensate for the accident

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How did Mrs. White react to the news of Herbert's death?

• She was happy for the 200 pounds
• She wished she had another child
• She turned pale and shrieked
• She fainted

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How did Mr. White react to the news of his son's death?

• He turned pale and cried
• He crumpled into a heap and fainted
• He got angry and screamed
• He wished he had another child

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What do the White's stop doing after Herbert's death?

• They stop eating supper together
• They stop going to the neighbor's house
• They stop thinking about Herbert
• They stop talking

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What does Mrs. White demand from her husband after their son's death?

• to take her back to the cemetary
• a divorce
• the monkey's paw to wish her son alive again
• more money to buy things

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