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?

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

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

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

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.”

Why does Mr. White say he doesn't know what to wish for?

He has so many wishes in his head.

He and his wife are fighting over it.

He can only make one wish, so it has to be big.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 64 of the story “. . . and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill gotten gains.” Which statement best describes how this sentence foreshadows the events to come?

It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.

A It shows that Herbert believes monsters are real.

B It points to the idea that Herbert will be harmed.

It suggests that the White family is in need of money.

Which is a theme of the story?

It is dangerous to interfere with fate.

Mr. White should never have used the monkey's paw.

Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert's death.

When the messenger comes to the home of the Whites, he seems uncomfortable. Why is acting this way?

He is nervous about telling the Whites that Herbert was killed.

He is afraid of the monkey's paw.

He is tired from walking from the cemetery and wants to sit down.

He finds the Whites' house too warm.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 71 of the story. All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman’s knock, when she found that the post brought a tailor’s bill. The author includes this sentence most likely to —

reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey’s paw more than she lets on

show that Mrs. White is a diligent and sensible housekeeper.

reveal that Mrs. White has little trust in her postman’s ability.

show that Mrs. White is nervous about what might happen

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.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story. He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. How does this sentence best illustrate the theme of the text?

It illustrates that believing in the power of the monkey’s paw could ruin people’s lives.

It suggests that we all have control over our own fate and using the monkey’s paw will not change fate.

It implies that the monkey’s paw can rule people’s lives and fates.

It shows that nobody has control of their own fate without the monkey’s paw

What might be an appropriate theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?

You don't know what you've got until it's gone.

They should have made a wish with a rabbit's foot.

He was sucked into the machinery at work

He was killed by a jealous co-worker

What is the central conflict of "The Monkey's Paw?"

The paw has the power to grant three wishes to people, but something bad happened in order for the wishes to come true.

The Whites need money to pay off their house, but their house's location is a bad spot where it floods all the time.

The paw has the power to grant three wishes, and the White family has problems in their family.

The paw has the power to grant three wishes, and Sgt. Major Morris just got back from serving in the military.

The Monkey's Paw

Authored by Jennifer Farrell

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8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

foreshadowing.

a parallel episode.

suspense.

irony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

foreshadowing.

mood.

a parallel episode.

suspense.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

At the beginning of the story, the Whites--

are generally happy

are generally sad

are generally nervous

are generally grumpy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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The Monkey's Paw

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

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

At the beginning of the story, the Whites--

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

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

Which event marks the climax of the story?

What is the resolution of the story?

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

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

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