MP2 Week 2 Quiz

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

• It is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.

• Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.

• You should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.

• You can overcome tragedy if you rely on your family and friends.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which quote from the story best support the theme of the story?

• "If you make a wish, at least wish for something sensible." (Scene 1)

• "He put a spell on it so that three men could each be granted three wishes." (Scene 1)

• "Although I don't know what to wish for. I've got everything I want." (Scene 2)

• "Morris: To look at it, it's just an ordinary little paw. Mr. White: What's special about it?" (Scene 1)

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which text evidence, from scenes 1 and 2, supports the idea that the Whites do NOT believe that the monkey’s paw really has the power to grant wishes?

• "SD4: The Whites burst into laughter, but Morris grabs Mr. White by the arm." (Scene 1)

• "SD4: Herbert catches his mother's eye and winks. Mrs. White rolls her eyes, shaking her head." (Scene 2).

• “Herbert: If his story about the monkey’s paw is not more truthful than the rest of what [Morris] told us tonight, I’m afraid the paw will be of little use.” (Scene 2)

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In Scene 3, SD3 says the messengers are “shifting from side to side and fidgeting.”Why are they acting this way?

• They are nervous about telling the Whites that Herbert was killed.

• They find the Whites’ house too warm.

• They are afraid of the monkey’s paw.

• They are tired and want to sit down.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

At the end of Scene 3, a messenger tells theWhites that they are receiving 200 pounds. This detail is important to the plot because

• It shows that Morris knew that Herbert would die if Mr. White made a wish.

• It reveals that the monkey’s paw granted Mr. White’s wish in a horrible way.

• It resolves Mr. White’s problem of needing to pay off his house.

• It creates a conflict between the Whites and Maw and Meggins.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In Scene 1, Mrs. White says, “I couldn’t bear the thought of Herbert packing off to distant lands.” This line helps readers understand that

• Mrs. White does not enjoy traveling.

• Mrs. White is very attached to her son.

• Herbert wants to join the military.

• Mrs. White does not want to hear about Morris’s travels.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Explain how the author of the play develops the theme, "be careful what you wish for, you might just get it". Use RACE strategy and text evidence to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10