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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.

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Read the sentence below from paragraph 40 of the story.

“Better let it burn,” said the soldier solemnly.



This sentence is important to the text because it —

• implies that the soldier does not want the monkey’s paw

• predicts that something bad will come from the monkey’s paw

• illustrates that the soldier is scared of the monkey’s paw

• hints that people do not believe in the monkey’s paw

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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 shows that Herbert believes monsters are real.

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

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

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

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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 —

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

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

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

• show that Mrs. White is nervous and apprehensive about what might happen

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What do paragraphs 101–121 reveal about Mr. White?

• He knows that the monkey’s paw is dangerous.

• He doesn’t want to touch the monkey’s paw.

• He doesn’t think that the monkey’s paw will bring their son back.

• He wants to believe that it will be okay if he makes the wish with the monkey’s paw.

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Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?

• When Mrs. White remembers they have two more wishes

• When Mr. White makes the second wish

• When Mrs. White is trying to open the door

• When Mr. White is in bed staring at the candle

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The scene in the film clip when Mr. White sees a flash of Herbert in his coffin is important because it —

• demonstrates the power of the monkey’s paw

• frightens the father

• shows the son’s injuries

• foreshadows what will happen

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Which quote from the film clip best illustrates the theme of desperation?

• You killed my son!

• You’re afraid of your own son.

• I can’t open the door!

• It is colder for my son

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What are two major differences between Part III of the short story and the film clip?

• Only the film clip creates suspense with the dialogue between Mr. and Mrs. White.

• Mrs. White accuses Mr. White of killing their son only in the film clip.

• Only Part III of the short story depicts Mr. White making his third and final wish.

• Only the film clip repeats Sergeant-Major Morris’s warning, “If you must . . . wish for something sensible.”

• Mrs. White’s behavior comes across as frantic only in Part III of the story.

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What effect does Sgt. Major Morris have on the opening scene of the story?

• the mood shifts from dark and gloomy to bright and happy

• the mood shifts from suspenseful to dramatic

• the mood shifts from light and cheerful to somber and concerned

• the mood shifts from cheerful to panic

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