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WorksheetsThe Monkey's Paw quiz/test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
1. The mood during the opening scene of the story, The Monkey's Paw, can best be described as
Dreary
Tense
Cozy
Comical
2. Which word best describes Mr. White's chess playing strategy?
cautious
conservative
carefree
risk-taking
3. Which line of the dialogue below foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?
"That's the worst of living so far out."
"It's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy."
"If you must wish, wish for something sesible."
"Well, I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall."
Which group of words from the story best represents the mood between Mr. White's second wish and his third wish?
scraping, creaking, fratically
boy, Herbert, forgot
house, bed, listening
staircase, wife, courage
5. Who first suggested that Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?
Sgt. Major Morris
Herbert
Mr. White
Mrs. White
6. Why doesn't Mr. White want to wish a second time?
He does not miss Herbert as much as Mrs. White.
He does not believe that the monkey's paw is magic.
He understand that a wish will likely come with bad consequences.
He is afraid the monkey's paw will come to life again.
7. What prevents Mrs. White from opening the door?
The lock is jammed.
She can't find the key.
Something is blocking the door.
The bolt is too high for her to reach.
8. Who are the protagonists in the story, The Monkey's Paw?
Mr. and Mrs. White
The monkey's paw
Sergeant Major Morris
The holy man
9. Why did Sergeant Major Morris's face turn pale?
He remembered the consequesnces of his wishes.
He has had too much to drink.
He nearly destroyed the monkey's paw
He does not actually believe the tale about the monkey's paw himself.
10. Mrs. White came to bed apathetically. Which of these words is a synonym for apathetically?
shivering
knowingly
hysterically
unemotionally
11. What information is revealed in the exposition of the story?
Herbert works at Maw and Meggins.
The sergeant major has already had three wishes.
The Whites' home is somewhat isolated.
The fireplace is made of intricate stonework.
During the climax of the story...
Mr. White faints.
The Monkey's paw twists in Mr. White's hand.
Mr. White breathes the second wish.
Mrs. White reaches for the latch of the door.
13. How does Sergeant Major Morris try to warn Mr. White against wishing on the monkey's paw?
Talks about his trip to India.
Throws the Monkey Paw into the burning fire place.
Keeps the monkey's paw as a souvenir of his journey to India.
Plays chess with Herbert.
14. What is another way that Sergeant Major Morris tries to warn Mr. White against wishing on the monkey's paw?
Discourages Mr. White from visiting India.
He says, "Don't blame me for what happens...I warn you of the consequences."
Helps Mrs. White cook and clean up after dinner.
He says, "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."
15. Where does Mr. White's epiphany regarding his 3rd wish occur in the plot diagram?
Exposition
Rising action
Climax
Resolution
16. Avaricious
Fear
Lack of enthusiasm
Greedy
Risky
17. "Should I make a wish on the Monkey's Paw or not" is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
18. Which item does NOT help create suspense in the Monkey's Paw?
Forshadowing
The bad weather
The change of setting to the cemetary
Comic relief
19. Trepidation means
Fear, Apprehension
Lack of interest
Formal or dignified
Greedy
20. Epiphany means
Lack of interest
A sudden realization - Aha moment
Radical chance
Enthusiasm
