The Monkey's Paw Test

Who first introduces the White family to the monkey’s paw?

• Mr. White

• Herbert White

• Mrs. White

• Sergeant-Major Morris

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CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the first wish that Mr. White makes?

• For his son to return to life

• For two hundred pounds

• For a new house

• For a long life

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CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the consequence of Mr. White's first wish?

• Nothing happens

• The family loses all their money

• Herbert dies, and the family is compensated with two hundred pounds

• The family wins the lottery

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Why does Mrs. White want Mr. White to make the second wish?

• She wants a new house

• She wants to bring Herbert back to life

• She wants more money

• She is afraid of the monkey's paw

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CCSS.RL.8.2

How does Sergeant-Major Morris describe the power of the monkey’s paw?

•    A) It’s completely harmless 

    

• B) It has the power to grant wishes, but with terrible consequences

    

• C) It brings good luck

    

• D) It grants wishes with no consequences

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CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the final wish that Mr. White makes?

• For Herbert to come back alive

• For more money

• For his son to be dead again/Gone

• For the monkey's paw to disappear

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CCSS.RL.8.1

How many wishes does the monkey’s paw grant?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Unlimited

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CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the significance of the chess game at the beginning of the story?

• It symbolizes the dangers of risk and chance

• It is just a pastime for the characters

• It foreshadows the family's good fortune

• It shows Mr. White’s great skill at strategy

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the monkey’s paw symbolize in the story?

• Wealth and power

• The dangers of tampering with fate

• Hope and wishes coming true

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

What role does fate versus free will play in the story?

•     A) The characters are in complete control of their fates 

•     B) The characters believe they can control their fates, but suffer consequences

•    C) The story shows that wishes can change fate without consequences

•     D) Fate has no role in the story

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2