Who does the monkey's paw choose as its victim and why?

Herbert because he isn't taking the paw's abilities seriously.

Mr. White because he wants 200 pounds.

The Stranger because he brought the White's compensation.

Mrs. White because she cried the whole time her son died.

Why is the monkeys paw unique?

It grants the owner lots of money

It grants the owner a lifetime of happiness

It grants the owner a beautiful wife

What power does the paw have?

It can grant 3 wishes to 3 people.

It turns everything it touches into gold.

What is the Whites' second wish?

for their son to be alive again

A messenger from Maw & Meggins tells the Whites that they are receiving 200 pounds. This detail is important to the plot because

it reveals that the monkey's paw granted Mr. White's wish in a horrible way.

it shows that Sergeant Morris knew that Herbert would die if Mr. White made a wish.

it resolves Mr. White's problem of needing to pay off his house.

it creates a conflict between the Whites and Maw & Meggins.

In "The Monkey's Paw," why does Sergeant Major Morris grow pale when the Whites ask him about his three wishes on the monkey's paw?

He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

The idea of magic frightens him.

He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.

He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.

In "The Monkey's Paw," what fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?

She is a loving mother who is saddened by her son's death.

She does not believe Herbert is actually dead.

She does not believe in the magic of the monkey's paw.

She is very angry at Sergeant Morris.

In "The Monkey's Paw," what is outside the door after Mr. White's second wish?

the monkey looking for his missing paw

Which event in "The Monkey's Paw," signals the resolution of the story?

The knocking at the door stops after Mr. White's third wish.

Sergeant Morris comes to visit the Whites.

Mr. White makes his second wish on the paw.

The messenger from Maw and Meggins visits the Whites.

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

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

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

What is the primary theme explored in the story 'The Monkey's Paw'?

A) The dangers of greed and desire

Monkey's Paw

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.6.4, RI.11-12.9, RI. 9-10.9

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Sarah Williams

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Who is the author of "The Monkey's Paw"?

Edgar Allan Poe

W.W. Jacobs

J.K. Rowling

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What foreshadows that the paw is evil?

Sergeant-Major Morris brought it with him.

The first man who had it wished for death.

It kills everyone that owns it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What happens immediately after Mr. White makes his first wish?

His son falls to the floor, dead.

The paw moves in his hand.

A bag of money appears.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What is the theme of the story?

Be careful what you wish for.

Do not be greedy.

Keep your friends close. Keep your enemies closer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The monkey's paw was created by :

Sergeant Morris

pastor

priest

fakir

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is granted to the owner of the monkey’s hand?

eternal youth

super strength

three wishes

money

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Monkey's Paw

25 questions

Who is the author of "The Monkey's Paw"?

What foreshadows that the paw is evil?

What happens immediately after Mr. White makes his first wish?

What is the theme of the story?

The monkey's paw was created by :

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

What is granted to the owner of the monkey’s hand?

Who does the monkey's paw choose as its victim and why?

The monkey's paw was created in which country?

Why is the monkeys paw unique?

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