Worksheets"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
The ___________ old man had lots of money but wouldn't give any to charity.
frivolous
avaricious
credulity
rubicund
It was just a _______ day; nothing unusual happened.
avaricious
grimace
prosaic
talisman
Her ____________ meant that she was always falling for ridiculous scams.
credulity
frivolous
peril
visage
We went to the funeral home to __________ the grieving widow.
rubicund
peril
prosaic
condole
His __________ cheeks showed us how cold it must be outside.
frivolous
rubicund
prosaic
avaricious
Slipping on a slick surface is just one _________ of mountain climbing.
visage
talisman
peril
condole
The model's ________ appeared on many magazine covers.
talisman
rubicund
visage
avaricious
Mrs. White's _________ when she first saw the monkey's paw clearly showed her disgust.
grimace
prosaic
talisman
peril
A four-leaf clover can serve as a ___________ to bring the owner good luck.
credulity
prosaic
peril
talisman
I don't think she should have worn a ________ party dress to a serious job interview.
avaricious
credulity
frivolous
visage
How does the setting of the story contribute to the suspense?
The sunny location shows that the story will be light-hearted and humorous.
The dark, cold, and isolated location leads you to believe that something frightening might happen.
The snow lets you know that it's winter time.
The characters' behavior causes you to suspect that something strange will happen.
How does the author foreshadow that the Whites' wishes won't turn out well?
We are told exactly what the other owners wished for and the results of these wishes.
We are given a flash forward to the negative consequences.
We know that the previous owners' wishes turned out badly, but we aren't told many specifics.
The narrator tells us directly that the wishes will lead to a character's death.
How does Sergeant Major Morris try to prevent the Whites from using the monkey's paw?
He hides it from them.
He fights with Mr. White over it.
He throws it in the fire.
He doesn't try to prevent them from making wishes; he actually encourages it.
What is the family's first wish?
They wish for enough money to pay off their house.
They wish for enough money to quit their jobs.
They wish for three more wishes.
They wish for a nicer house.
Which member of the family seemed to believe in the powers of the monkey's paw the most?
Mrs. White because she was the most trusting.
Herbert because he wanted the money the most.
Mr. White because he insisted that he felt the paw move when he made a wish.
Herbert because he seemed the most scared.
How is the Whites' first wish granted?
A man delivers the money as a reward.
Mr. and Mrs. White receive the money as compensation after the death of their son.
The money is mysteriously deposited in their bank account.
Herbert receives a raise at work for the exact amount.
Why doesn't Mr. White want to make the second wish?
He doesn't think it will work out the way that they hope it will.
He's happy to have Herbert gone.
He wants to make a different wish instead.
He wants to wait until the morning.
Why does he wish Herbert back alive anyway?
He's really tired and doesn't realize what he's doing.
He thinks it will work out well.
His wife really wants him to make the wish.
He makes the wish by accident.
How does the author build suspense towards the end of the story?
The pace is sped up to make it more exciting.
Herbert's horrifying appearance is described in great detail.
The reader is told exactly how the story will end, but the characters have no idea.
The pace is slowed down by describing the knocking and process of opening the door in great detail.
The reader can infer that Mr. White's final wish was...
for more wishes.
for his son to be dead again.
for more money.
to reverse his other wishes.
