What does credulity mean?

a tendency to believe too readily

the feeling of giving in to another

the manner of reacting to a shock

an honor received for years of work

a promise to pay for something over time.

work done in order to pay bills.

a trade agreement between countries.

The short, dramatic version of "The Monkey's Paw" we watched in class

ends in a way that is different than the short story.

includes characters who are not in the original short story.

is exactly the same as the original short story.

is a modern version of the short story.

In the short, dramatic film, what do the close-up shots of Mrs. White reveal?

her extreme grief at the death of her son

her trust that her husband will do the right thing

her love for her husband and son

her sense of relief when her son returns

In the short, dramatic film, how does the director's use of lighting change when Mr. White makes his third wish?

The lighting changes from dark to a bright flash of blue.

The lighting changes from a warm glow to dark.

The lighting gradually fades to black to mark an ending.

The lighting gradually becomes more light daylight.

The change in the film's lighting when Mr. White makes his third wish suggests that

Mr. White believes in the monkey's paw.

In the short, dramatic film, why does Mr. White tell his wife that Herbert was badly disfigured?

to convince her that wishing for Herbert's return is a bad idea

to better explain the accident that killed Herbert

to help her understand that Herbert will need surgery

to show that Herbert will not be able to work if he returns

In the short, dramatic film, what do viewers learn from the scene in the cemetery at the very end?

that Mr. White has buried the monkey's paw

that Mrs. White recovered from her grief

Which sentence is worded correctly according to the rules of subjunctive mood?

The Whites recommend that Morris be seated by the fire.

Mrs. White insists that another wish is made

I wish that Herbert was here with us.

The Monkey's paw moved, as though it was alive.

Which sentence correctly uses the word containing the root -CRED-?

Because some soldiers have a reputation for exaggerating their adventures, Mrs. White discredits everything Sergeant-Major Morris says about the monkey's paw.

Herbert was incredible when he heard the sergeant major's tale.

One witness may disprove the story that another person tells.

The holy man in India who put a curse on the monkey's paw had a very specific credential. He believed one should never mess with fate.

How do Sergeant-Major Morris and Mr. White's differing views of the monkey's paw at the beginning of the story create suspense?

The reader has to keep reading to discover which character is right about the monkey's paw.

The reader knows Sergeant-Major Morris is right and Mr. White is wrong.

The reader knows Mr. White is right and Sergeant-Major Morris is wrong.

What film technique used in The Simpson's episode is most different from techniques used in the short, dramatic film?

Close-up angle shots of Maggie.

The harmful stereotypes of a foreign country.

The monkey's paw has four instead of three wishes.

"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz

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"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz

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You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey's paw is dangerous because he

What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris's story about the monkey's paw may be true?

Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is

What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?

Peril means

What is a grimace?

Someone who believes in fate believes

What does credulity mean?

Compensation is

What does Herbert see in the fire the night before he is killed in a factory accident?

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