WorksheetsThe Monkeys Paw Vocabulary
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
In "The Monkey's Paw," the word "maligned" is used to describe the paw. What does "maligned" mean?
Praised
Misunderstood
Spoken ill of
Celebrated
In the story, the word "credulity" is used to describe the Whites' reaction to the paw's powers. What does "credulity" mean?
Skepticism
Disbelief
Believability
Gullibility
What does the word "fate" refer to in "The Monkey's Paw"?
A type of fear
A predetermined outcome
A strong emotion
A new beginning
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does the word 'grimace' mean?
A facial expression of pain or disgust
A wide smile
A look of surprise
A blank expression
What does the word 'apathy' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Lack of interest or concern
Extreme excitement
Deep sadness
Intense anger
In the context of 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'resignation' mean?
Acceptance of something undesirable
A formal statement of quitting a job
A feeling of joy
A sense of confusion
What is the meaning of 'fusillade' in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
A series of shots fired
A gentle breeze
A type of dance
A quiet whisper
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'dubious' mean?
Doubtful or uncertain
Completely certain
Very happy
Extremely angry
What does 'prosaic' mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Ordinary or dull
Exciting and adventurous
Highly imaginative
Extremely colorful
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'avaricious' mean?
Greedy for wealth
Generous and giving
Indifferent to money
Careful with spending
What does 'reverberate' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
To echo repeatedly
To disappear quickly
To shine brightly
To move silently
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'sinister' mean?
Giving the impression of something harmful
Bright and cheerful
Completely harmless
Very friendly
What does 'mutilated' mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Damaged or disfigured
Perfectly intact
Completely new
Slightly altered
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'frivolous' mean?
Not having any serious purpose
Very important
Extremely serious
Highly valuable
What does 'compensation' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Something given to make up for a loss
A type of punishment
A form of celebration
A new opportunity
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'talisman' mean?
An object believed to have magical powers
A type of food
A musical instrument
A piece of clothing
What does 'credulity' mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Willingness to believe too easily
Complete disbelief
Strong skepticism
Absolute certainty
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'fate' refer to?
A predetermined outcome
A random event
A new beginning
A type of fear
What does 'maligned' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Spoken ill of
Highly praised
Completely ignored
Well understood
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'grim' mean?
Serious and forbidding
Bright and cheerful
Completely harmless
Very friendly
What does 'resignation' mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Acceptance of something undesirable
A formal statement of quitting a job
A feeling of joy
A sense of confusion
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'fusillade' mean?
A series of shots fired
A gentle breeze
A type of dance
A quiet whisper
What does 'dubious' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Doubtful or uncertain
Completely certain
Very happy
Extremely angry
In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does 'prosaic' mean?
Ordinary or dull
Exciting and adventurous
Highly imaginative
Extremely colorful
What does 'avaricious' mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Greedy for wealth
Generous and giving
Indifferent to money
Careful with spending
