WorksheetsThe Monkey's Paw Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Mr. White feels guilty for causing Herbert's death. This is an example of:
a)
Internal conflict
b)
Mood
c)
External conflict
d)
Point of View
2.
The overall feeling or atmosphere of a work of literature is called:
a)
foreshadowing
b)
mood
c)
irony
d)
a parallel episode
3.
A contrast between expectation and reality is called:
a)
foreshadowing
b)
mood
c)
situational irony
d)
suspense
4.
The White family’s first response to Sergeant Major Morris’ story about the monkey’s paw is mainly:
a)
uninterested and doubtful
b)
curious and fascinated
c)
frightened and worried
d)
unconcerned and doubtful
5.
In "The Monkey's Paw," why does Sergeant Major Morris grow pale when the Whites ask him about his three wishes on the monkey's paw?
a)
The idea of magic frightens him.
b)
He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.
c)
He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.
d)
He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.
6.
In "The Monkey's Paw," how does the White family feel in the morning after Sergeant Major Morris' visit?
a)
anxious and upset
b)
bored and uninterested
c)
relaxed and playful
d)
angry and confused
7.
Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is...
a)
angry that she awakened
b)
bored and uninterested
c)
scared and afraid
d)
angry and confused
8.
At the beginning of the story, the Whites are...
a)
generally happy
b)
generally nervous
c)
generally sad
d)
generall grumpy
9.
What is the inciting incident of "The Monkey's Paw"?
a)
Mr. White is caught cheating at chess.
b)
The monkey's paw twitches after the first wish.
c)
The sergeant major shows the monkey's paw to the Whites.
d)
The sergeant major arrives back in England after a long service in India.
10.
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 worthless and should be thrown away.
d)
He beleives the monkey's paw can cause harm to those who use it.
11.
Which event marks the climax of the story?
a)
Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.
b)
There is loud knocking at the door; Mr. White makes his last wish.
c)
Herbert dies in an accident.
d)
Mrs. White demands that her husband wish for their son to return.
12.
What is the resolution of the story?
a)
The door opens and no one is there.
b)
The monkey's paw is given to a new owner.
c)
The fusillade of knocking stops.
d)
The Whites are given 200 pounds from Herbert's employer.
13.
Who or what is the 'antagonist' in the story?
a)
Sergeant Major Morris
b)
the monkey's paw
c)
Herbert White
d)
the storm outside
14.
At the end of the story, what motivates Mr. White to wish his dead son away?
a)
His love for his wife and anger at Sgt. Morris.
b)
His anger at his wife and disbelief in the paw.
c)
His belief in the paw and his fear of its power.
d)
His greed and desire to see his son again.
15.
What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?
a)
Indian Village
b)
American Village
c)
English Village
d)
German Village
16.
"Sounds like The Arabian Nights," said Mrs. White...(94), is an example of what literary device?
a)
Allusion
b)
Simile
c)
Idiom
d)
Metaphor
17.
Which is a theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?
a)
Mr. White shoould never have used the monkey's paw.
b)
Never trust a monkey.
c)
Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert's death.
d)
It is dangerous to interfere with fate.
18.
Mr. White's second wish, for his son to return, is included in which part of the plot?
a)
Rising action
b)
Conflict
c)
Climax
d)
Falling action
19.
Using inference, why did Sgt. Major Morris decide not to sell the paw?
a)
He wanted to keep all the wishes for himself.
b)
The paw was a gift from his great-grandfather.
c)
If her sold the paw, he'd be cursed.
d)
The paw was evil.
20.
What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?
a)
"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
b)
"I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."
c)
"Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."
d)
"His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."
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