"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz

Type the missing word from this line of the story:

"'He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their_'"

Type the missing word from this line of the story:

"'I wish for two _ pounds,' said the old man distinctly."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Place the following events from the story in the order that they happen.

• The Sergeant throws the paw in the fire.

• Mr. White and Herbert play a game of chess.

• The Sergeant-Major visits the Whites' home.

• Mr. White makes his first wish.

• The Sergeant-Major warns the family of the paw's power.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Place the following events from the story in the order that they happen.

• Mr. White makes his final wish.

• The Whites joke about how silly the Sergeant's stories about the paw were.

• A stranger tells Mr. and Mrs. White about Herbert's death and gives them 200 pounds.

• Mrs. White forces Mr. White to wish that Herbert is alive again.

• Mr. and Mrs. White hear knocking at their door at night.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

1. 1. What is the word that you chose for the word study?

2. 2. In your own words, define it.

3. 3. What is one synonym for that word?

Draw a picture that represents the word's meaning (from your word study).

What is foreshadowing?

• clues the author gives that hint at what will happen later

• a lesson that the character learns

• a feeling that the reader experiences

• what the author feels about a subject

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What was the third wish of the man who first owned the paw?

• His third wish was for death.

• He wished for his son to be alive again.

• He wished for a large fortune.

• He wished for fame.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Write a full paragraph (at least 5 sentences) in response to this question:

What word best describes the mood in "The Monkey's Paw"? Use at least 2 examples from the story to prove your answer!

What is one way that the author creates suspense in the story?

• Mr. and Mrs. White go to sleep.

• The Sergeant-Major warns the family about the paw's dangers.

• Mrs. White makes the family breakfast.

• Mr. White serves the Sergeant whiskey.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4