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Exploring Themes in The Monkey's Paw

Authored by Kimberlyn Gimblett

English

8th Grade

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept covered

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Exploring Themes in The Monkey's Paw
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the central themes of "The Monkey's Paw"?

The importance of wealth

The consequences of interfering with fate

The power of friendship

The beauty of nature

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In "The Monkey's Paw," what does the paw symbolize?

Good luck

Human greed and desire

Friendship

Nature's beauty

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the author convey the theme of unintended consequences in the story?

By showing the family's happiness after making wishes

By illustrating the tragic events that follow each wish

By describing the beauty of the monkey's paw

By focusing on the family's wealth

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author suggest about the nature of wishes through the story?

Wishes always lead to happiness

Wishes can have unforeseen and negative outcomes

Wishes are a sign of weakness

Wishes are always granted

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best represents the theme of fate versus free will in the story?

The family's decision to move to a new house

The consequences of the wishes made with the monkey's paw

The friendship between the characters

The weather changes throughout the story

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author use the monkey's paw to symbolize in terms of human nature?

The inevitability of death

The dangers of tampering with fate

The joy of discovery

The simplicity of life

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the author use the setting to enhance the story's theme?

By describing a bright and cheerful environment

By creating a dark and foreboding atmosphere

By focusing on a bustling city

By highlighting a peaceful countryside

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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