The Monkey's Paw Vocabulary
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English
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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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.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The White's were __________________________ with the monkey's paw from India.
attributed
enthralled
disowned
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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.5.4
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 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.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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