The Monkey's Paw- Comprehension

The Whites were concerned that their guest may not come after all because…

• it had been over twenty years since they had seen him last.

• their house was far out of the way.

• they had forgotten which day the old man was to come.

• they knew he had probably been drinking.

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According to the old man, the monkey’s paw was just a bit of what you might call ________.

• magic

• superstition

• voodoo

• foolishness

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How many wishes does the paw grant its owner?

• one

• two

• three

• four

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How many men had already wished on the monkey’s paw?

• none

• one

• two

• three

What was the fate of the man who owned the monkey's paw before the Sergeant?

• He became a famous magician.
• He died.
• He works for Maw & Meggins.
• He became a monkey trainer for the circus.

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How did Sergeant Major Morris say that he got the monkey's paw?

• A fakir in India gave it to him

• He got it after the previous owner died

• He bought it from a little shop in Bangledesh

• He won it in a bet

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The soldier warned Mr. White that if he must wish, he should wish for something ________.

• modest

• expensive

• sensible

• exotic

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In "The Monkey's Paw," why does Sergeant Major Morris grow pale when the Whites ask him about his three wishes on the monkey's paw?

• The idea of magic frightens him.
• He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.
• He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.
• He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.

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Which of the following best describes Sergeant Major Morris' feelings about the monkey's paw?

• he thinks it's precious

• he thinks it's dangerous

• he thinks it's harmless

• he thinks it's disgusting

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

• Morris tells Mr. White that wishing for money is sensible.
• Mr. White wants to replace the money he paid for the paw.
• It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.
• It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for.

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