WorksheetsThe Monkey's Paw
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How long did Sergeant-Major Morris serve in India?
17 years
17 months
21 years
21 months
12 months
Which of the following is the best synonym for AVARICIOUS in the sentence "I'm afraid it'll turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you"?
cruel
lonely
greedy
isolated
desperate
Consider the following line from the story: "A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man." What events are occuring at this point in the story?
The father is trying to throw the paw onto the fire while the guest is playing the piano.
The guest is trying to throw the paw onto the fire while the father is playing the piano.
The son is playing the piano while the father is making a wish with the paw.
The son is at the piano, playing, and then makes a wish with the paw.
The son is at the piano, playing, then makes a wish with the paw.
The setting in the beginning of the story can be best described as
a sunny, bright day.
a stormy winter night.
a calm summer night.
a cool winter day.
a stormy summer night.
Which of the following lines is an example of the author's use of foreshadowing in this story?
" '... it's just a bit of what you might call magic, perhaps,' ..."
"The old man rose with hospitable haste..."
"... a tall, burly man, beady of eye and rubicund of visage."
"At the third glass, his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk; ..."
" 'It has caused enough mischief already.' "
Which line from the story shows the mother's initial misunderstanding of the news that the mysterious man brings to her and her husband/
" 'Oh, thank God!' said the old woman clasping her hands.
" 'Is he hurt? demanded the mother wildly."
"The old woman's face was white, her eyes staring..."
"The sound of her sobs died away on his ears."
"She caught her breath, and...laid her trembling hand upon his."
Which of the following is an important aspect of the story's setting?
the year in which the story occurs
the country in which the story occurs
the sergeant-major's recent retirement
the time between the first wish and its fulfillment
the relative isolation of the cottage
A SYMBOL is anything that stands for or represents both itself and something else. Which of the following elements of the setting in the last paragraph best symbolize the old couple's feelings at the end of the story?
deserted road, cold wind
knocking ceased, door opened
to her side, to the gate
street lamp, deserted road
street lamp, cold wind
What is the most important lesson the couple learns in this story?
Even distinguished guests cannot always be trusted.
Guests should be shown respect and courtesy no matter what.
We should always listen carefully to the warnings of others.
Do not try to change fate; the consequences can be disastrous.
There is a difference between getting what we need and getting what we want.
Tells stories of wild scenes, wars, and plagues
Sergeant-Major Morris
Mr. White
Herbert White
an old fakir
Mrs. White
Remembers that there are still two wishes left
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Herbert White
Sergeant-Major Morris
an old fakir
Wanted to show that fate rules people's lives
an old fakir
the monkey's paw
Herbert White
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Suggests that they wish for two hundred pounds
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Herbert White
the monkey's paw
an old fakir
Feels the monkey's paw move in his hand
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Herbert White
Sergeant-Major Morris
an old fakir
Looks ordinary, but contains special powers
an old fakir
the monkey's paw
Mr. White
Sergeant-Major Morris
Herbert White
