Monkey Paw

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

• "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous and happy."

• "If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

• "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."

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The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey's paw is dangerous because he...

• Says that it is "dried to a mummy."

• explains that he got his three wishes.

• throws the paw into the fire.

• taps his drinking glass against his teeth.

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The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

• "It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up."

• "He was caught in the machinery."

• "It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake."

• "Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?"

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Sgt. Major Morris could be described as

• easy going

• joyful

• serious

• curious

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

• Sgt. Major Morris said it was a reasonable thing to wish for.

• Mr. White spent too much money paying for the monkey's paw.

• Herbert thought the 200 pounds could be used to pay off the house.

• Mrs. White wanted a new piano.

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How does the White family end up getting 200 pounds?

• A friendly neighbor gave it to them.

• The company Herbert worked for gave them money to compensate for the accident.

• The White family won the lottery.

• Sgt. Major Morris sold another monkey's paw and gave the money to the White family.

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How did Mrs. White react to the news of Herbert's death?

• She turned pale and shrieked.

• She wished she had another child.

• She was happy for the 200 pounds.

• She fainted.

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How did Mr. White react to the news of his son's death?

• He crumpled into a heap and fainted.

• He wished for another child.

• He turned pale and cried.

• He got angry and screamed.

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Why doesn't Mr. White think it is wise to wish Herbert back to life?

• He's afraid the wish will bring more bad to the family.

• He thinks Herbert's body would be mutilated from the machinery.

• He thinks Herbert would be confused.

• It is not good to mess with the dead.

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What does Mrs. White demand from her husband after their son's death?

• the monkey's paw to wish her son alive again.

• more money to buy things.

• a divorce.

• to take her back to the cemetery.

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