"The Monkey's Paw"

In part 1 of "The Monkey's Paw", the Sergeant Major says a fakir (*a holy man*) placed a spell on the paw because:

• he was trying to prove you shouldn’t try to interfere with fate.

• he was hoping to demonstrate that wishes do not come true.

• he was trying to curse those who were more fortunate than he was.

• he was trying to frighten Mrs. White and Herbert with a horror story.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is one example of foreshadowing in "The Monkey's Paw"?

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Which term best describes Herbert's attitude toward the paw?

• superstitious

• fearful

• doubtful

• respectful

Which of the following would be the best theme (message) for the story?

• Don’t take people for granted.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Don't work too hard.

• Family always comes first.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Herbert and Mr. White are sitting and playing chess in what part of the story?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

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CCSS.RL.7.3

When Herbert gets killed at the factory where he works, that is part of the story's:

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

"The knocking stopped suddenly, although the echoes of it were still in the house. He heard the chair pulled back, and the door opened. A cold wind blew up the staircase, and a long loud cry of disappointment and pain from his wife gave him the courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate. The streetlight opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road."

• exposition

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

In the beginning of the story, the mood can best be described as:

• sleepy

• cheerful

• gloomy

• lonely

How does Sergeant Major Morris feel about the monkey's paw? Use 1 piece of text evidence to support your answer. For example,

He feels _______________ because he said, "______________."

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What is most ironic about "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Their wish was granted, but it cost them their son.

• Three people can wish on the paw.

• The paw began to shake as he wished on it.

• The third wish wasn't stated out loud.