The Monkey's Paw Quiz

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You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he Mark only one oval.

• arrives at the Whites’ house during a storm.

• says the paw can grant three wishes.

• describes the paw as “dried to a mummy.”

• throws the paw onto the fire.

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What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris’s story about the monkey’s paw may be true? Mark only one oval.

• 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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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds? Mark only one oval.

• 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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Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is Mark only one oval.

• angry that she awakened him.

• afraid that his second wish has come true.

• weakened by his grief.

• concerned that the house will be too cold.

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What is a theme, or lesson, in this story? Mark only one oval.

• 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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Peril means

• A warning.

• B evil.

• C accident.

• D danger.

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What is a grimace?

• A the area around the eyes

• B a muscle twitch in the legs

• C a facial expression of disgust

• D pain brought on by grief

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Someone who believes in fate believes

• A that everyone has a choice of wishes.

• B in someone else’s point of view.

• C there is a power that determines events.

• D in strict rules that must be followed.