Why doesn’t Mr. White want to wish a second time?

c. He understands that a wish will likely come with bad consequences.

a. He does not miss Herbert as much as Mrs. White.

b. He does not believe that the monkey’s paw is magic.

d. He is afraid the monkey’s paw will come to life again.

What information is revealed in the exposition of the story?

c. The Whites’ home is somewhat isolated.

a. Herbert works at Maw and Meggins.

b. The sergeant major has already had three wishes.

d. The fireplace is made of intricate stonework.

What foreshadowed the sinister qualities of the monkey’s paw?

d. The sergeant threw the monkey’s paw into the fire.

a. The sergeant refused to talk about the monkey’s paw.

b. The son went to work in a factory.

c. The town built a new cemetery.

Which of the following is NOT a theme or moral of "The Monkey's Paw"?

c. Be careful what you wish for

What causes Herbert's attitude to change about the monkey's paw?

c. Herbert's attitude changed when stared into the fireplace and saw horrible, ape-like faces.

a. Herbert's attitude changed when Sgt. Major Morris threw the paw into the fire.

b. His attitude does not change, he continues to not believe in the paws magic

d. When Mr. White made his first wish it twisted in his hand like a snake and Herbert got scared.

When the messenger comes to the home of the Whites, he seems uncomfortable. Why is acting this way?

b. He is nervous about telling the Whites that Herbert was killed.

a. He is tired from walking from the cemetery and wants to sit down.

c. He is afraid of the monkey's paw.

d. He finds the Whites' house too warm.

Which excerpt BEST reveals Herbert’s sense of humor?

c. “Wish to be an emperor, Father, to begin with; then you can’t be henpecked.”

b. “Why, we’re going to be rich, and famous, and happy.”

d. “If you only cleared the house, you’d be quite happy, wouldn’t you?”

How does the author foreshadow that the Whites' wishes won't turn out well?

c. We know that the previous owners' wishes turned out badly, but we aren't told many specifics.

a. We are told exactly what the other owners wished for and the results of these wishes.

b. We are given a flash forward to the negative consequences.

d. The narrator tells us directly that the wishes will lead to a character's death.

In “The Monkey's Paw,” what is (probably) outside the door after the second wish?

d. Mutilated Herbert back from the dead.

a. The man from Maw and Meggins

c. The monkey looking for his paw

Which of the following is NOT ironic about the Whites’ situation?

c. Mr. Morris warned them about the powers of the paw

a. The Whites joke about the power of the paw, but ultimately it brings them unhappiness.

b. They use the paw to make their lives better, but only misery comes.

d. Herbert wanted to wish for money, and only in his death is it received.

What is the primary consequence of using the monkey's paw?

b. It fulfills wishes but with unforeseen negative outcomes.

a. It grants unlimited wishes without any repercussions.

c. It brings wealth and happiness to the owner.

d. It has no effect and is merely a superstition.

What spell was put on the monkey's paw?

Three different men could each have three wishes.

Anyone who makes a wish will die.

The person who wishes will be immortal.

The first wish will always include money,

What can we infer about the monkey's paw when it moved in Mr. White's hand when he makes a wish?

That it is actually magical and has spirit in it.

Who says this line from the story and why? "Better let it burn."

Sergeant Major Morris because he knows the dangers of the paw.

Mr. White because he hates the monkey's paw.

Mrs. White because her son died from the monkey's paw.

Herbert because he thought the paw was an elaborate joke.

Someone who believes in fate believes

there is a power that determines events.

that everyone has a choice of wishes.

in someone else's point of view.

strict rules that must be followed.

“Did you give him anything for it, Father?” inquired Mrs. White, regarding her husband closely. “A trifle ,” said he, coloring slightly. “He didn’t want it, but I made him take it. And he pressed me again to throw it away.”

to mess with, treat disrespectfully

Match the mood word with the excerpt

She stood in front of the whole school to give her speech when a voice from the back yelled, "Ugly girls need not apply!"

He cowered in the dark, waiting for the footsteps to go away, but they only came closer.

The snow was deep and the wind howled, but Tim sat on the couch in front of a roaring fire drinking hot coco.

Bill had studied all night for his math test. When the teacher handed him the paper his mind went blank.

She watched trying to contain her emotions, while her best friend was telling her secrets to a new girl.

The Monkey's Paw Review

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

RL.8.4, RL.6.3, RL.9-10.5

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40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which word best describes Mr. White’s chess playing strategy?

a. cautious

b. conservative

c. carefree

d. risk-taking

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Why did Sergeant Major Morris’s face turn pale?

a. He remembered the consequences of his wishes.

b. He has had too much to drink.

c. He nearly destroyed the monkey’s paw.

d. He does not actually believe the tale about the monkey’s paw himself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The mood in the White's household during the opening scene of the story can best be described as…

a. dreary.

b. tense.

c. cozy.

d. comical.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Mrs. White came to bed apathetically. Which of these words is a synonym for apathetically?

a. shivering

b. knowingly

c. hysterically

d. unemotionally

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is the conflict of the story?

a.Herbert wants to be rich and famous.

b. The sergeant wants to get rid of the monkey’s paw and the evil associated with it.

c. Mr. White wants to beat fate and make wishes without negative consequences.

d. Mr. White wants to travel to India and have adventures like the sergeant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which line of dialogue below foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?

a. “That’s the worst of living so far out.”

b. “It’s just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy.”

c. “If you must wish, wish for something sensible.”

d. “Well I don’t see the money, and I bet I never shall.”

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What prevents Mrs. White from opening the door?

a. The lock is jammed.

b. She can't find the key.

c. Something is blocking the door.

d. The bolt is too high.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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The Monkey's Paw Review

40 questions

Which word best describes Mr. White’s chess playing strategy?

Why did Sergeant Major Morris’s face turn pale?

The mood in the White's household during the opening scene of the story can best be described as…

Mrs. White came to bed apathetically. Which of these words is a synonym for apathetically?

What is the conflict of the story?

Which line of dialogue below foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?

What prevents Mrs. White from opening the door?

Why doesn’t Mr. White want to wish a second time?

What motivated Mr. White’s second wish?

Who first suggested that Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?

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