The Monkey's Paw

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."

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Who arrives at the White's House?

• The son's best friend

• W.W. Jacobs

• An old lady

• Sergeant Major Morris

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What was the final wish of the first owner of the monkey's paw?

• A cure for his disease

• A house

• A long life

• Death

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What happens to the monkey's paw when Mr. White makes a wish?

• It falls from his hand.

• It turns hot.

• It moves.

• It disappears.