7th Final Exam

In "The Monkey's Paw," what does Mr. White wish for with his first two wishes?

• to become famous and bring his son back to life

• to become a king and have another child

• to get a new job and home

• to get more money and bring his son back to life

In "The Monkey's Paw," what can we infer Mr. White wishes for with his last wish?

• For his wife to have another child

• For his wife to disappear

• to get a new job

• For whatever is behind the door to disappear

In "The Monkey's Paw," why did Sergeant Major Morris decide to not sell the Monkey’s paw?

• He thinks no one would buy it

• He wanted to give it as a present

• He is saving it for his kids

• He feels it has caused enough trouble

Which is an example of foreshadowing in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Making wishes on the paw

• The chess game at the beginning

• Depicting the White’s home as cozy

• The dark and stormy night

The uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story is called--

• foreshadowing.
• mood.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.

"You should have seen how wisely I proceeded—with what caution—with what foresight—with what dissimulation I went to work!"

What does the word "dissimulation" mean in the above sentence?

• sharp

• intelligence and good judgement

• disguising of intentions and/or feelings

• smooth; smooth manner

"...and then I thrust in my head. Oh, you would have laughed to see how cunningly I thrust it in!"

What does the word "cunningly" mean in the above sentence?

• annoyed, or bothered

• intelligence and good judgement

• disguising of intentions and/or feelings

• doing something in a sneaky, crafty, and skillful manner

"...so it was impossible to do the work; for it was not the old man who vexed me, but his Evil Eye."

What does the word "vexed" mean in the above sentence?

• held back

• annoyed, or bothered

• cautious

• sharp

"But even yet I refrained and kept still. I scarcely breathed. I held the lantern motionless."

What does the word "refrained" mean in the above sentence?

• annoyed, or bothered

• held back

• cautious

• sharp

"There entered three men, who introduced themselves, with perfect suavity, as officers of the police."

What does the word "suavity" mean in the above sentence?

• intelligence and good judgement

• energetic gestures; strong movement of hands and arms

• cautious

• smooth manner; smoothness