The Monkey's Paw
Authored by Melissa Herrera
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
. 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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The storm at the beginning of the play
shows that the story takes place in England.
shows that the story takes place in 1901.
helps create a mysterious and spooky mood.
helps create a hopeful mood.
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CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the end of Scene 3, Messenger 2 tells the Whites that they are receiving 200 pounds. This detail is important because it shows that
Morris knew that Herbert would be killed
the monkey’s paw granted Mr. White’s wish in a horrible way.
now the Whites can pay for their house.
the messenger was a friend of Herbert’s.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The caption says, “These stories were often more entertaining than accurate.” In other words, travelers sometimes
told stories that were funny, not scary.
told confusing stories
left interesting details out of their stories.
exaggerated or made things up to make their stories more interesting.
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CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a theme of the play?
It is dangerous to interfere with fate.
Mr. White’s wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert’s death.
Mr. White should never have used the monkey’s paw
Never trust a monkey.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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 are afraid of the monkey’s paw
They are tired and want to sit down.
They find the Whites’ house too warm.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.6.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?
Suddenly, Morris tosses the paw into the fire.
It has caused enough mischief already.
If you don’t want it, Morris, give it to me!
If you keep it, don’t blame me for what happens.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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