The Monkey's Paw Skills and Comprehension Test

The mood during the opening scene of the story can best be described as...

• dreary

• tense

• cozy

• comical

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes Mr. White's chess playing strategy?

• cautious

• conservative

• carefree

• risk-taking

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which line of dialogue below foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?

• "That's the worst of living so far out."

• "It's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy."

• "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."

• "Well, I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall."

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which group of words from the story best represents the mood between Mr. White's second wish and his third wish?

• scraping, creaking, frantically

• boy, Herbert, forgot

• house, bed, listening

• staircase, wife, courage

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Who first suggested that Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?

• Sgt. Major Morris

• Herbert

• Mr. White

• Mrs. White

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why doesn't Mr. White want to wish a second time?

• He does not miss Herbert as much as Mrs. White.

• He does not believe that the monkey's paw is magic.

• He understands that a wish will likely come with bad consequences.

• He is afraid the monkey's paw will come to life again.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What prevents Mrs. White from opening the door?

• The lock is jammed.

• She can't find the key.

• Something is blocking the door.

• The bolt is too high.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why did Sergeant Major Morris's face turn pale?

• He remembered the consequences of his wishes.

• He has had too much to drink.

• He nearly destroyed the monkey's paw.

• He does not actually believe the tale about the monkey's paw himself.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which character in the story is most likely to risk peril?

• Mrs. White

• Mr. White

• Herbert

• Sergeant Major Morris

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

Mrs. White came to bed apathetically. Which of these words is a synonym for apathetically?

• shivering

• knowingly

• hysterically

• unemotionally

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4