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Monkey's Paw Practice Quiz

Authored by Maris Brown

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Monkey's Paw Practice Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story.

He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.

How does this sentence illustrate the theme of the text?

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

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

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the sentence below from paragraph 40 of the story.

“Better let it burn,” said the soldier solemnly.

This sentence is important to the text because it —

explains why the soldier does not want the monkey’s paw

hints 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

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following sentence from paragraph 64 of the story.

“. . . and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains.”

Which statement best describes how this sentence 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.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

“He was caught in the machinery.”

“It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up.”

“It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

“Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?”

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

Herbert thought the 200 pounds could be used to pay off the house

Mr. White spent too much money paying for the monkey's paw

Sgt. Major Morris said it was a reasonable thing to wish for

Mrs. White wanted a new piano

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of the underlined word? While Mr. White and his son were playing chess, Mr. White put his king into " . . . sharp and unnecessary perils that . . ."

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

7.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

gullibility, falling for anything

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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