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WorksheetsThe Monkey's Paw: Parts of the Story Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Major Morris visits the Whites.
Using inference, why did Morris decide not to sell the paw?
What evidence from the text foreshadows (hints) that the paw was evil?
"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
"Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."
"I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."
"His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."
What is the initiating event (event that starts the conflict) of “The Monkey’s Paw”?
Mr. White is caught cheating at chess.
The major shows the monkey’s paw to the Whites.
The monkey’s paw twitches after the first wish.
The major arrives back in England after a long service in India.
If Mr. White had listened to Major Morris, how might the outcome been different?
Which is a theme of the story?
Mr. White should never have used the monkey's paw.
Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert's death.
Never trust a monkey.
It is dangerous to interfere with fate.
Is Major Morris going to cast a spell on the White family?
"It twisted in my hand like a snake!" is an example of -
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
"Their home is now a place of sadness and gloom." Which of the following is an ANTONYM for the word gloom?
despair
unhappiness
joy
What mood did the author create in the resolution of the story?
eeriness
acceptance
satisfaction
light-hearted
Which character in the story is most skeptical about the monkey's paw?
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Herbert
Major Morris
What is the primary setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?
A bustling city
A remote village
The White family home
A mysterious forest
What is the significance of the monkey's paw in the story?
It is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
It represents the dangers of tampering with fate.
It is a family heirloom passed down through generations.
It is a magical object that brings happiness.
How does the author create tension in the story?
By describing the peaceful setting of the White family home.
By introducing a mysterious object with unknown powers.
By focusing on the mundane daily activities of the characters.
By revealing the happy ending early in the story.
What effect does Sgt. Major Morris have on the opening scene of the story?
the mood shifts from dark and gloomy to bright and happy
the mood shifts from suspenseful to dramatic
the mood shifts from light and cheerful to somber and concerned
the mood shifts from cheerful to panic
