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The Monkey's Paw Chapter 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the setting at the beginning set the mood for the story?

a)

The setting sets up a depressing mood for the reader.

b)

The setting helps set a somber mood and builds a mysterious atmosphere.

c)

The setting helps build a warm atmosphere with a happy mood.

2.

What does foreshadowing mean?

a)
the author hinting at something that happened in the past.
b)
the author showing the point of view through characterization.
c)

the author hinting at something that will happen later in the story.

d)
the author hinting at a character's motivation.
3.

How did Sergeant Major Morris say that he got the monkey's paw?

a)

A fakir in India gave it to him

b)

He got it after the previous owner died

c)

He bought it from a little shop in Bangledesh

d)

He won it in a bet

4.

What does 'peril' mean?

a)
warning.
b)
evil.
c)
accident.
d)
danger.
5.
Someone who believes in fate believes
a)
that everyone has a choice of wishes.
b)
in someone else’s point of view.
c)
there is a power that determines events.
d)
in strict rules that must be followed.
6.

"I should like to see those old temples and fakirs and jugglers," said the old man. (par. 18)


The definition of "fakir" is:

a)

magician

b)

one who acts falsely

c)

king

d)

holy man

7.
Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?
a)
He doesn’t believe the paw can grant wishes.
b)
He plans to sell the monkey’s paw to make money.
c)

He believes the monkey’s paw is dangerous and can cause harm to those who use it.

d)
He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.
8.
The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--
a)
taps his drinking glass against his teeth.
b)
explains that he got his three wishes.
c)
says that it is “dried to a mummy.”
d)
throws the paw onto the fire.
9.

Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. (par. 46)


The definition of "talisman" is:

a)

object covered in fur

b)

forbidden item

c)

object with magical powers

d)

part of an animal

10.
What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris’s story about the monkey’s paw may be true?
a)
Mr. White feels the paw move.
b)
Herbert beats Mr. White at chess.
c)
Morris tells stories about his life in India.
d)
Mr. White says he has all he really wants.