The Monkeys Paw

What does sergeant Morris have in his pocket?

• A bears paw

• A dogs paw

• A cats paw

• A monkeys paw

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What was Mrs White doing by the fire?

• Baking a cake

• Doing yoga

• looking at the monkeys paw

• Knitting placidly

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why is the monkeys paw unique?

• It grants the owner 3 wishes

• It grants the owner lots of money

• It grants the owner a lifetime of happiness

• It grants the owner a beautiful wife

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does sergeant Morris do with the monkeys paw?

• He eats it

• He throws it on the fire

• He throws it at Mrs White

• He throws it out the window

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Identify the main theme of "The Monkey's Paw."

• The dangers of greed

• The importance of family

• The power of love

• The inevitability of fate

Answer explanation

The main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw' is the dangers of greed, as the story explores the consequences of wishing for material wealth without considering the potential negative outcomes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

^{What might be the most appropriate THEME in "The Monkey's Paw"?}

• You don't know what you've got until it's gone.

• Monkeys make good pets.

• They should have made a wish with a rabbit's foot.

• Be careful what you wish for.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Describe the mood of the story "The Monkey's Paw."

• Joyful and light-hearted

• Tense and foreboding

• Romantic and dreamy

• Humorous and witty

Answer explanation

The mood of the story 'The Monkey's Paw' is tense and foreboding, creating a sense of unease and anticipation throughout the narrative.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The monkey's paw was created by :

• Sergeant Morris

• pastor

• priest

• fakir

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The monkey's paw was created in which country?

• India

• Egypt

• Pakistan

• Somalia

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4