What can be inferred about most science fiction stories?

They speculate on a world that might be possible one day.

They involve interactions between people and animals.

They present a world that never was and never could be.

They feature imaginative writing that accurately reflects life today.

How does Mister Toussaint’s attitude toward the toaster evolve?

At first, Mister Toussaint thinks the toaster is “stupid,” but then he realizes its value.

By the end of the story, Mister Toussaint wishes that the toaster were “smart.”

Early in the story, Mister Toussaint is sentimental about the toaster, but later he asks the firefighters to take it away.

Until Mister Toussaint realizes he can integrate the toaster with his other appliances, he is worried about bringing it home.

What is the central idea of paragraph 2?

Suspense is created by setting up scenes in which readers know bad things can take place.

Scary stories are fun because the characters are in a world unlike the one we live in.

Readers identify the setting in the story by recalling scenes from popular horror stories.

We are surprised by familiar characters because they often think and act in innocent ways.

Read the sentence from paragraph 3. Our advance knowledge creates suspense because we can anticipate what is going to happen. Which of the following is the best paraphrase of this sentence?

Using what we know and making predictions based on the circumstances creates suspense.

Knowing the plot and thinking about the characters promotes suspense.

The suspense is created when we know that the characters will be surprised.

Which sentence best expresses the central idea of paragraph 6?

Certain themes are common to many stories in the horror genre.

Society believes that new knowledge is always good for the horror genre.

The horror genre concentrates on the conflict between good and evil.

One central idea of the selection is that horror —

is not limited to stories that are about monsters

is more enjoyable than other genres of fiction

is more focused on suspense than most genres

is not as complicated as other kinds of literature

The author’s main purpose for writing this article was to—

encourage people to analyze horror plots and how they are created

persuade people to become fans of stories in the horror genre

compare and contrast the most famous horror characters in literature

provide information about popular horror stories from a long time ago

Read the excerpt from paragraph 2. I think it was his eye! yes, it was this! He had the eye of a vulture—a pale blue eye, with a film over it. Whenever it fell upon me, my blood ran cold. . . . How does the author create suspense in this excerpt?

By identifying the source of the narrator’s irrational fear

By explaining why the narrator wants to avoid the old man

By describing how unhealthy the old man looks to the narrator

How does the narrator’s mention of his sharpened sense of hearing in paragraph 1 hint at the old man’s death?

It foreshadows the point when the old man’s heartbeat drives the narrator to kill him.

It foreshadows the narrator’s decision to murder the old man partly due to his loud voice.

It foreshadows the time when the old man’s sleep is disturbed by the narrator at the door.

Which two sentences best explain how Poe creates irony, a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens, in the story?

The narrator’s attempts to hide the murder actually result in him giving himself up to the police.

The more the narrator insists that he is not mad, the more readers can detect evidence of his madness.

The narrator chooses to commit the murder in the middle of the night, when the old man is asleep.

In paragraph 4, the narrator describes going to the old man’s room every night around midnight. Why is he unable to commit the murder for the first seven nights?

He cannot see the old man’s eye, so he lacks the motivation to act.

He needs to have more light in order to see his victim.

He cannot sneak into the room because the old man is a restless sleeper.

Poe’s extensive use of dashes in the last two paragraphs is effective because it —

highlights the narrator’s increased nervousness

slows down the story so it is easier for readers to understand

helps readers to learn about the narrator’s true motives

The use of a first-person narrator in the story —

gives readers insight into the narrator’s unstable state of mind

helps explain how the characters are related to each other

allows readers to understand each character’s viewpoint

Part A How does the author create suspense in paragraph 4?

By showing the narrator’s repetitive actions

By describing the narrator’s anxiety and fear

By having the narrator repeat the old man’s words

Part B Which two quotes from paragraph 4 best support the answer to Part A?

And every night, about midnight, I turned the latch of his door and opened it—oh, so gently!

So you see he would have been a very profound old man, indeed, to suspect that every night, just at twelve, I looked in upon him while he slept.

I moved it slowly—very, very slowly, so that I might not disturb the old man’s sleep.

. . . I went boldly into the chamber, and spoke courageously to him, calling him by name in a hearty tone, and inquiring how he had passed the night.

Mark which two lines from the story that best support the idea... The narrator cannot escape his guilty conscience.

. . . I talked more freely to get rid of the feeling: but it continued and gained definitiveness—until at length, I found that the noise was not within my ears. (Paragraph 17)

I paced the floor to and fro with heavy strides, as if excited to fury by the observation of the men—but the noise steadily increased. (paragraph 18)

Passion there was none. I loved the old man. He had never wronged me. (paragraph 2)

. . . I found the eye always closed; and so it was impossible to do the work. . . . (paragraph 4)

Mark which two lines from the story that best support the idea... The murder does not have a traditional motive.

. . . I found the eye always closed; and so it was impossible to do the work. . . . (paragraph 4)

Passion there was none. I loved the old man. He had never wronged me. (paragraph 2)

I paced the floor to and fro with heavy strides, as if excited to fury by the observation of the men—but the noise steadily increased. (paragraph 18)

. . . I talked more freely to get rid of the feeling: but it continued and gained definitiveness—until at length, I found that the noise was not within my ears. (Paragraph 17)

What are two major differences between Part III of the short story and the film clip?

Mrs. White accuses Mr. White of killing their son only in the film clip.

Only the film clip repeats Sergeant-Major Morris’s warning, “If you must . . . wish for something sensible.”

Only Part III of the short story depicts Mr. White making his third and final wish.

Mrs. White’s behavior comes across as frantic only in Part III of the story.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story. He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. How does this sentence illustrate the theme of the text?

It implies that nobody should try to control their own fate or the lives of other people.

It suggests that people control their own fate and all the events in their lives.

It implies that only some people should have power over the lives or fate of others.

Read the sentence below from paragraph 40 of the story. “Better let it burn,” said the soldier solemnly. This sentence is important to the text because it —

predicts that something bad will come from the monkey’s paw

illustrates how the soldier thinks the monkey’s paw is worthless

hints that nobody really believes in the magic of the monkey’s paw

Read the following sentence from paragraph 64 of the story. “. . . and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains.” Which statement best describes how this sentence foreshadows the events to come?

It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.

It points to the idea that Herbert will be harmed.

It suggests that the White family is in need of money.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 71 of the story. All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman’s knock, when she found that the post brought a tailor’s bill. The author includes this sentence most likely to —

reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey’s paw more than she lets on

show that Mrs. White is diligent and sensible about her life

show that Mrs. White is nervous and apprehensive about the monkey’s paw

What do paragraphs 101–121 reveal about Mr. White?

He knows that the monkey’s paw is dangerous.

He doesn’t want to touch the disgusting monkey’s paw.

He knows that everything will be okay if he can just make one more wish.

Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?

When Mrs. White remembers they have two more wishes

When Mr. White realizes how they can use the second wish

When Mr. White is in bed staring at the candle

The scene in the film clip when Mr. White sees a flash of Herbert in his coffin is important because it —

shows that a badly injured Herbert is rising from the grave

shows what the monkey’s paw will do to anyone who uses its wishes

suggests that the Mr. White has a vivid imagination

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What theme from traditional stories is central to “The Monkey’s Paw”?

The danger of temptation and greed

The challenge of knowing good from evil

The challenge of facing the truth as well as mystery

Part B Which quote from the short story best illustrates the answer to Part A?

“The first man had his three wishes. Yes,” was the reply; “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” (paragraph 33)

He began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples. (paragraph 13)

“Well, it’s just a bit of what you might call magic, perhaps,” said the sergeant-major off-handedly. (paragraph 21)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which statement best describes Mister Toussaint’s conflict?

Mister Toussaint loses control of his home when his trashcan takes over.

Mister Toussaint’s refrigerator disposes of his groceries and orders new ones.

Mister Toussaint receives a trick product that interferes with all his smart appliances.

Mister Toussaint’s “stupid” toaster fails to connect with the smart appliances in his home.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which conclusion can be drawn about the setting of the story, knowing that it belongs to the science fiction genre?

The story is set in the near future.

The story takes place in the recent past.

The story is set in a different dimension.

The story takes place on a distant planet.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which two details from the story convey that “The Brave Little Toaster” belongs to the science fiction genre?

Advances in technology

The element of time travel

A setting on another world

A puzzling situation to solve

Non-humans having human traits

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Is the following event in the story part of the rising action, climax, or falling action? Mister Toussaint is forced to unplug all his appliances.

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Is the following event in the story part of the rising action, climax, or falling action? Mister Toussaint discovers that LOONY GOONY has toxic ingredients.

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Is the following event in the story part of the rising action, climax, or falling action? Mister Toussaint is arrested for throwing LOONY GOONY in a trashcan on his way to work.

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Is the following event in the story part of the rising action, climax, or falling action? Mister Toussaint is unsuccessful in keeping the toaster from being taken away by the firefighters.

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

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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

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