Review- Monkey’s Paw

What is a synonym for the word shriveled?

• wrinkled

• Full

• Fluffy

• Wet

What does the word grimace mean?

• To smile happily

• To make a facial expression of disgust

• To yell at someone

What does the paw show? Hint…it is one theme of the story.

• That making wishes is a good idea

• The you should not tempt fate

What is a synonym for compensation?

• settlement (money)

• Penalty

• Debt

To be absentminded means to be…..

• Someone who remembers everything

• To be a mind reader

• To be forgetful

Stammered means to…..

• Speak clearly

• yell loudly

• Stumble over one’s words

By making a wish on the paw, The White’s messed with their_________. Fill in with the correct vocabulary word.

Mr. White ___________ when the paw moved in his hand. (He made an expression on his face.) Fill in with the correct vocabulary word.

The White’s received $2,000 in _______________ from the company where Herbert worked. Fill in with the correct vocabulary word.

How did the White family mess with their fate? Explain and define fate.