A Monkey Paw

If Mr. White had listened to the Sergeant, how might the outcome been different?

• Herbert would still be alive.
• The monkey's paw would be in a museum.
• They would have eaten pancakes for breakfast.
• Mrs. White would be working for Maw and Meggins.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which is a theme of the play?

• Mr. White should never have used the monkey's paw.
• Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert's death.
• Never trust a monkey.
• It is dangerous to interfere with fate.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

• Morris tells Mr. White that wishing for money is sensible.
• Mr. White wants to replace the money he paid for the paw.
• It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.
• It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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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.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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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.
• Be careful what you wish for.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Peril means

• warning.
• evil.
• accident.
• danger.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following best labels the conflict of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• person vs. self

• person vs. fate

• person vs. person

• person vs. nature

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character is the protagonist of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Mr. White

• Sergeant Major Morris

• Herbert White

• Mrs. White

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

• Greed can lead to sadness.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Don't tempt fate.

• Wishes can come true.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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