The Monkey's Paw- Comprehension Check

WHERE did Sgt. Maj. Morris travel when he served with the British army?

• India

• England

• Australia

• South Sudan

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the inciting incident of the story?

• Mr. White loses at chess

• Herbert sees faces in the fire

• Mr. White wishes upon the paw

• Sgt. Maj. Morris shows the paw to the Whites

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the setting of the story?

• India, 1902

• England, 1902

• India, present day

• England, present day

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Sgt. Maj. Morris could be described as:

• joyful

• easy going

• curious

• serious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

To protect the Whites from any negative consequences from the paw, Morris (select all that apply):

• told them the first man's last wish was for death

• threw the paw into the fire

• told them to wish for something sensible

• removed it from the fire

• spoke of the paw as if it were a joke

"The Monkey's Paw" best exemplifies which plot archetype?

• tragedy

• comedy

• rebirth

• hero's journey

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Why does Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?

• to pay off the house

• to set money away for Herbert's college

• to buy his wife a nice new hat

• he owes Sgt. Maj. Morris more money for the paw

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does the stranger from Maw & Meggins arrive at the Whites' home the next day? (Check all that apply.)

• to offer them 200 pounds as compensation

• to inform of their son's death

• to deny any responsibility for Herbert's death

• to lecture the Whites about tempting fate

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are the TWO reasons Mr. White thinks it is unwise to wish Herbert back to life?

• he thinks the paw is evil

• Herbert's body was mutilated in the machinery

• he thinks Herbert will be very confused

• he wants to save his wishes for later

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does it take so long after Mr. White wishes Herbert alive again for a knock to be heard on the door?

• the paw loses its magic as it is used

• the author of the story gives no reason

• the cemetery is 2 miles away

• it only felt like a long time to Mrs. White

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4