The Monkey's Paw

The Monkey's Paw

6th Grade

16 Qs

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English

6th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RL.4.4, RL.4.9, RI.1.1

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Mackenzie Pettit

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
"Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."
"I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."
"His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?

He doesn’t believe the paw can grant wishes.
He plans to sell the monkey’s paw to make money.
He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it.
He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

taps his drinking glass against his teeth.
explains that he got his three wishes.
says that it is “dried to a mummy.”
throws the paw onto the fire.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

“It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up.”
“Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?”
“He was caught in the machinery.”
“It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris’s story about the monkey’s paw may be true?

Mr. White feels the paw move.
Herbert beats Mr. White at chess.
Morris tells stories about his life in India.
Mr. White says he has all he really wants.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The difference between Mr. White's attitude and Morris's attitude about the monkey's paw is that

Mr. White shows no interest, but Morris is obsessed.
Morris takes the matter seriously, but Mr. White questions the paw's power.
Mr. White seems hostile toward the paw, but Morris reflects fondly on it.
Morris keeps trying to change the topic, but Mr. White continues to ask about it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?

Money is the root of all evil.
Mothers protect their children.
Hard work leads to success.
Be careful what you wish for.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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