The Monkey's Paw

The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story is called--

• foreshadowing.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.
• irony.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story is called--

• foreshadowing.
• mood.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

At the beginning of the story, the Whites--

• are generally happy
• are generally sad
• are generally nervous
• are generally grumpy

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the inciting (encourage or stir up) incident of “The Monkey’s Paw”?

• Mr. White is caught cheating at chess.

• The sergeant major shows the monkey’s paw to the Whites.

• The monkey’s paw twitches after the first wish.

• The sergeant major arrives back in England after a long service in India.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?

• He doesn’t believe the paw can grant wishes.
• He plans to sell the monkey’s paw to make money.
• He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it.
• He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which event marks the climax of the story?

• Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.
• Herbert dies in an accident.
• There is loud knocking at the door; Mr. White makes his last wish.
• Mrs. White demands that her husband wish for their son to return.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the resolution of the story?

• The door opens and no one is there.

• The fusillade of knocking stops.

• The monkey’s paw is given to a new owner.

• The Whites are given 200 pounds from Herbert’s employer.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

He began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.

How does this information about the Whites’ guest help build suspense?

• He began to talk.

• The way the family had "eager interest" in the visitor.

• The guest is introduced as coming from “distant parts” and having experience with “wild scenes,” “wars and plagues,” and “strange people

• The way the guest sat, "he squared his broad shoulders in the chair"

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Indian village
• English village
• American village
• German village

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4