The Monkeys Paw Vocabulary
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word "frivolous" mean as used to describe Mrs. White's attitude towards the monkey's paw?
Serious
Carefree
Anxious
Thoughtful
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word 'grimace' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
A) Smile
B) Frown
C) Laugh
D) Cry
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'The Monkey's Paw', what does the word 'fate' refer to?
A) Luck
B) Destiny
C) Chance
D) Fortune
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'credulity' as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
A) Skepticism
B) Gullibility
C) Wisdom
D) Intelligence
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How is the word 'apathy' used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
A) Interest
B) Indifference
C) Passion
D) Enthusiasm
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word 'mutilated' mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?
A) Healed
B) Destroyed
C) Decorated
D) Cleaned
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'The Monkey's Paw', what does the word 'resignation' imply?
A) Acceptance
B) Rejection
C) Protest
D) Agreement
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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