Quiz on 'The Monkey's Paw'

What game are the father and son playing?

• Chess

• Checkers

• Backgammon

• Poker

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the weather like outside?

• Cold and wet

• Hot and sunny

• Windy and dry

• Snowy and icy

Who is introduced as the new arrival in the text?

• Mr. White

• Herbert White

• Sergeant-Major Morris

• Mrs. White

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the sergeant-major do after taking the proffered seat?

• Starts reading a book

• Watches contentedly while his host prepares drinks

• Begins to sing a song

• Falls asleep

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does the sergeant-major talk about?

• His family

• Wild scenes and doughty deeds

• His favorite books

• His hobbies

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What object is being discussed by the characters in the text?

• A golden ring

• A monkey's paw

• A magic wand

• A crystal ball

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does the sergeant-major say the monkey's paw can do?

• Grant three wishes to three separate men

• Turn lead into gold

• Make people invisible

• Control the weather

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the sergeant-major's demeanor when discussing the monkey's paw?

• He is laughing

• He is serious and impressive

• He is dismissive

• He is confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What was the third wish of the first man who had the paw?

• Wealth

• Happiness

• Death

• Love

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What did the old man offer to do with the paw?

• Sell it

• Keep it

• Throw it away

• Give it to someone else

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4