The Monkey's Paw

The mood during the opening scene of the story can best be described as...

• dreary

• tense

• cozy

• comical

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CCSS.L.7.5D

Read the following excerpt.

"Father and son were playing chess; the father, whose ideas about the game involved some very unusual moves, putting his king into such sharp and unnecessary danger that it even brought comment from the white-haired old lady knitting quietly by the fire." (paragraph 1)

Based on the information above, which word best describes Mr. White's chess playing strategy?

• risk-taking

• carefree

• conservative

• cautious

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which line of dialogue below foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?

• "That's the worst of living so far out."

• "It's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy."

• "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."

• "Well I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall."

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CCSS.RL.7.1

What was the White's first wish?

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In "The Monkey's Paw," why does Sergeant Major Morris grow pale when the Whites ask him about his three wishes on the monkey's paw?

• The idea of magic frightens him.

• He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.

• He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

• He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which line helps you predict that the first wish will come true?

• “I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact.”

• “Never mind, though; there's no harm done.”

• “As I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake.”

• “I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed.”

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time?

• He does not believe the paw can grant wishes.

• He is so grief-stricken that he forgets the paw.

• He has become angry since Herbert's death.

• He realizes his wishes can have bad consequences.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which event marks the climax of the story?

• Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.

• Herbert dies in an accident.

• There is loud knocking at the door; Mr. White makes his last wish.

• Mrs. White demands that her husband wish for their son to return.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What happens to Herbert at work?

• He breaks his leg

• He gets caught and killed in the machinery

• He wins a bet with his coworkers

• The monkey's paw attacks him

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story is called--

• foreshadowing.

• a parallel episode.

• suspense.

• irony.