WorksheetsThe Monkey's Paw Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why can't Mrs. White open the door?
The lock is jammed
She can't find the key
Something is blocking the door
The bolt is too high
The mood during the opening scene of the story can best be described as...
dreary
tense
cozy
comical
What did Mr. White claim to have happened after he made his wish?
The thunder clapped loudly
A snake hissed in the dark
A monkey's face appeared
The paw twisted in his hand
Why doesn't Mr. White want to wish a second time?
He does not miss Herbert as much as Mrs. White
He does not believe that the monkey's paw is magic
He understands that a wish will likely come with bad consequences
He is afraid the monkey's paw will come to life again
Which line of dialogue below foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?
"That's the worst of living, so far out"
"It's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy"
"If you must wish, wish for something sensible"
"Well I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall"
Which group of words from the story best represents the MOOD between Mr. White's second wish and this third wish?
scraping, creaking, frantically
boy, Herbert, forgot
house, bed, listening
staircase, wife, courage
Who first suggested that Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?
Sgt. Major Morris
Herbert
Mr. White
Mrs. White
How many people had already wished on the monkey's paw?
two
one
none
three
Which character in the story is most likely to risk PERIL (danger)?
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Herbert
Sgt. Major Morris
Mrs. White came to bed APATHETICALLY. Which of these words is a synonym for APATHETICALLY?
shivering
knowingly
hysterically
unemotionally
What information is revealed in the EXPOSITION of the story?
Herbert works at Maw and Meggins
The sgt. Major Morris has already had his three wishes
The White's home is somewhat isolated
The fireplace is made of beautiful stonework
During the climax of the story...
Mr. White faints
The monkey's paw twists in Mr. White's hand
Mr. White breathes his 2nd wish
Mrs. White reaches for the latch on the door
