The Monkey's Paw Assessment

How does the sentence 'He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow' illustrate the theme of the text?

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

• It suggests that believing only in the power of fate can ruin people's lives.

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

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is the sentence 'Better let it burn,' said the soldier solemnly' important to the text?

• 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

• explains why the soldier does not want the monkey's paw

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which statement best describes how the sentence '... and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains' foreshadows the events to come?

• It shows that Herbert believes monsters are real.

• It points to the idea that Herbert will be harmed.

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

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

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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

Why does the author include the sentence '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'?

• reveal that Mrs. White has little trust in her postman's ability

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

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

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

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

• He doesn't want to spend one of his wishes trying to bring their son back.

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

• He knows that the monkey's paw is dangerous.

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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

Why does the author of the story introduce Sergeant-Major Morris?

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What theme from traditional stories is central to 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• C The challenge of knowing good from evil

• B The danger of temptation and greed

• A The danger of the unknown as well as the known

• D The challenge of facing the truth as well as mystery

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which quote from the short story best illustrates the answer to the previous question?

• A 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)

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

• C '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)

• D 'If the tale about the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us,' said Herbert, as the door closed on their guest, just time for him to catch the last train, 'we shan't make much out of it.' (paragraph 49)

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4