The Monkey's Paw Quiz

Which genre best describes The Monkey's Paw?

• Romance

• Realistic Fiction

• Horror

• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The story is primarily a cautionary tale about...

• Listening to your elders

• Using magic for good

• Being careful what you wish for

• Always following directions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who brings the monkey's paw into the Whites' home?

• Herbert

• Mrs. White

• Mr. White

• Sergeant-Major Morris

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who brings the monkey's paw into the Whites' home?

• Herbert

• Mrs. White

• Mr. White

• Sergeant-Major Morris

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is Mr. White's first wish?

• For Herbert to return

• For two hundred pounds (money)

• For good health

• For power

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What happens to Herbert at work

• He is caught in the machinery and dies

• Is promoted to supervisor and gets a raise

• He quits his job and wins the lottery

• He finds the Monkey's Paw

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the company "Maw and Meggins" respond to Herbert's death?

• They offer condolences but give no money

• They deny responsibility but give money as compensation

• They apologize and pay for the funeral only

• They ignore the family

What is Mr. White's third wish?

• For more money

• For Herbert to stay dead

• For Herbert to be alive forever

• For three more wishes

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best creates foreshadowing early in the story?

• the song Herbert plays on the piano

• the chess game's risky moves

• the kettle on the fire

• the design that Mrs. White is knitting

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which element adds to the story's gothic atmosphere?

• the cozy fireplace

• the suburban neighborhood

• the cold, wet night and isolated house

• the sunny cheerful breakfast scene

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4