WorksheetsThe Monkey's Paw Term 2 - Finals Revision
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.
How does this sentence illustrate the theme of the story?
It illustrates that believing in the power of the monkey’s paw could ruin people’s lives.
It suggests that we all have control over our own fate and using the monkey’s paw will not change fate.
It implies that the monkey’s paw can rule people’s lives and fates.
It shows that nobody has control of their own fate without the monkey’s paw.
How does the setting at the beginning set the mood for the story?
Helps set a depressing mood.
Helps set a sombre, mysterious mood.
Helps set a happy, smelling-flowers mood.
None of the above
“Better let it burn,” said the soldier solemnly.
This sentence is important to the text because it:
implies that the soldier does not want the monkey’s paw
predicts that something bad will come from the monkey’s paw
illustrates that the soldier is scared of the monkey’s paw
hints that people do not believe in the monkey’s paw
Using inference, why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?
He wanted to keep all the wishes for himself.
If he sold the paw, he'd be cursed.
The paw was a gift from his great-grandfather.
The paw was evil.
“I expect you’ll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed,” said Herbert, as he bade them goodnight, “and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains.”
Which statement best describes how this sentence foreshadows the events to come?
It shows that Herbert believes monsters are real.
It points to the idea that Herbert will be harmed.
It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.
It suggests that the White family is in need of money.
What evidence from the text foreshadows 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."
All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman’s knock, when she found that the post brought a tailor’s bill.
The author includes this sentence most likely to:
show that Mrs. White is a diligent and sensible housekeeper
reveal that Mrs. White has little trust in her postman’s ability
reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey’s paw more than she lets on
show that Mrs. White is nervous and apprehensive about what might happen
What mood do you find in the story when the Whites stop speaking to one another after Herbert's death?
hopeless grief
quiet thought
hurtful anger
silent blame
The sound of her sobs died away on his ears. The bed was warm, and his eyes heavy with sleep. He dozed fitfully, and then slept until a sudden wild cry from his wife awoke him with a start. “The paw!” she cried wildly. “The monkey’s paw!”
What do the above paragraphs reveal about Mr. White?
He knows that the monkey’s paw is dangerous.
He doesn’t want to touch the monkey’s paw.
He doesn’t think that the monkey’s paw will bring their son back.
He wants to believe that it will be okay if he makes the wish with the monkey’s paw.
Name a main character from the story.
Mr. White
Mrs. Black
Mr. Black
Sergeant Major
Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him?
"I don't see the money... and I bet I never will."
We're going to be rich and famous"
"If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy"
"I expect to find the cash in a big bag"
Mr. White's second wish, for his son to return, is included in which part of the plot?
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Conflict
In "The Monkey's Paw," which detail foreshadows the effect of Mr. White's first wish?
There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing.
Mr. White faints after the monkey's paw moves in his hand.
Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.
Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.
Which event most clearly introduces the climax of "The Monkey's Paw"?
The Whites hear knocking on the door after their second wish.
Sergeant Major Morris advises Mr. White to throw the paw into the fire
Mr. and Mrs. White both struggle for different reasons
The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news to the Whites.
What is not part of the exposition?
finding out where the story takes place
meeting Mr. White, Mrs. White, and Herbert
Mr. White receiving two hundred pounds
finding out where the monkey's paw came from
