
The Monkey's Paw Vocabulary
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered

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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.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word "fate" refer to in "The Monkey's Paw"?
A type of fear
A predetermined outcome
A strong emotion
A new beginning
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The word "prosaic" is used to describe Mr. White's view of the world after making his wish. What does "prosaic" mean?
Imaginative
Dull
Exciting
Mysterious
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The White's were __________________________ with the monkey's paw from India.
attributed
enthralled
disowned
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word 'grimace' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
A) A smile
B) A frown
C) A twisted expression
D) A laugh
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'The Monkey's Paw', what does the word 'credulity' refer to?
A) Skepticism
B) Gullibility
C) Wisdom
D) Fear
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'apathy' as used to describe Herbert's reaction to the paw?
A) Enthusiasm
B) Indifference
C) Anger
D) Curiosity
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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