"The Monkey's Paw"

In the exposition of the story, Herbert and his father _____________.

• are reading
• are playing chess
• are building a fire
• are making wishes

Sometimes authors create suspense by leaving out information. Which of the following does the author of this story leave out in order to create tension or suspense?

• The author leaves out why the person who had the paw before the sergeant wished for death.
• The author leaves out what the father's last wish was.
• The author doesn't let the reader know if it was really Herbert at the door.
• all of these

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According to the story, what is Herbert White's opinion of the monkey's paw?

• He is terribly afraid of it.
• He takes the paw very seriously, and wants the family to think long and hard before making a wish.
• It saddens him because he knows that it will bring destruction to his family.
• He takes the paw lightly, jokes about it, and can't wait for their family to use it.

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In what point of view is this story written?

• first person
• second person
• third person limited
• third person omniscient

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Which of the following would be considered foreshadowing?

• "Well, I don't see the money," said his son, as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall."
• "The first man had his three wishes...I don't know what the first two were, but the third was for death."
• He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. The last face was so horrible and so simian that he gazed at it in amazement.
• all of these

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What did Mr. White wish for as his second wish?

• for two hundred pounds
• for his son to come back to life
• for his wife to not remember what happened
• for three more wishes

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Before Herbert's death, which of the following BEST describes family life for the Whites?

• They are extremely busy and try to make time for each other on the weekends.
• Father and son are somewhat jealous of one another, and the mother tries to fix this.
• They are a close and loving family who enjoy spending time together.
• Herbert is close to his father, but he does not have a good relationship with his mother.

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Which of the following lines from the story is an allusion?

• "I suppose all old soldiers are the same," said Mrs. White.
• "...They think it's a fairy tale, some of them; and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward."
• "Sounds like the Arabian Nights," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper.
• all of these

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Which of the following is the BEST theme for this story?

• Wishes always turn out bad for those who do not really need them.
• When someone becomes greedy for more, the outcome can be harmful.
• Sadness only lasts for a season.
• Things are not always as they seem.

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Which of the following could be omitted (left out) in a summary of this story?

• Sergeant Major throws the paw into the fire.
• Herbert is killed at the factory.
• The sergeant admits that if he could have three more wishes, he doesn't know if he would take them.
• Mr. White makes a third wish while the knocking is heard throughout the house.

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