"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey's paw is dangerous because he
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris's story about the monkey's paw may be true?
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?
Money is the root of all evil.
Mothers protect their children.
Hard work leads to success.
Do not interfere with fate.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Peril means
warning.
evil.
accident.
danger.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a grimace?
the area around the eyes
a muscle twitch in the legs
a facial expression of disgust
pain brought on by grief
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Someone who believes in fate believes
that everyone has a choice of wishes.
in someone else's point of view.
there is a power that determines events.
in strict rules that must be followed.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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