Monkey's Paw Comprehension Check

What does foreshadowing mean?

• the author hinting at something that happened in the past.
• the author showing the point of view through characterization.
• the author hinting at something that will happen later in the story.

• the author hinting at a character's motivation.

How did Sergeant Major Morris say that he got the monkey's paw?

• A fakir in India gave it to him

• He got it after the previous owner died

• He bought it from a little shop in Bangledesh

• He won it in a bet

Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?

• He doesn’t believe the paw can grant wishes.
• He plans to sell the monkey’s paw to make money.
• He believes the monkey’s paw is dangerous and can cause harm to those who use it.

• He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

• taps his drinking glass against his teeth.
• explains that he got his three wishes.
• says that it is “dried to a mummy.”
• throws the paw onto the fire.

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.

What does the visitor reveal to Mr. and Mrs. White?

• Their son has broken a piece of equipment.

• Their son has been killed in an accident.

• Their son has received a promotion.

• Their son has left his job and run away.

How did Mr. White's first wish come true?

• He found a bag of money on his bed.

• He won the lottery.

• They got the money from the mailman.

• The family was paid for Herbert's years of good service.

• All of the answers are correct.

What literary device is being used when a story hints at trouble to come, like dark clouds on the horizon suggesting a future storm?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Personification

What are some ways that authors can create foreshadowing? Select ALL that apply.

• dialogue

• setting

• character behavior

• past events

What is the family's second wish?

• New House

• 200 pounds

• Another son

• bring their son back

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