Worksheets"The Monkey's Paw" Test 31
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7hrs 40mins
The story begins on a cold, stormy night at the White family's home.
True
False
Sergeant-Major Morris is the one who gives the White's the monkey's paw.
True
False
The monkey’s paw can grant 4 wishes to any person who owns it.
True
False
The chess game symbolizes what?
Danger
Greed
Risky moves/decision and their consequences
All of the above
The first wish Mr. White makes is for 400 pounds ($400)
True
False
When the White's receive 200 pounds as compensation for Herbert's death, this is an example of which author's craft?
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
Mr. White’s final wish is to bring his son back to life.
True
False
The story’s ending clearly shows Herbert returning home safely.
True
False
Where does the story take place?
A small cottage in the countryside
A city apartment
A military base
A village tavern
What lesson does Sergeant-Major Morris say about the paw?
It brings good fortune to those who use it
It teaches people to be careful what they wish for
It has no real power
It’s a sacred object meant to protect families
Who originally put a spell on the monkey’s paw?
A magician in Egypt
A holy man in India
A British soldier
A fortune teller
What happens the morning after Mr. White’s first wish?
Herbert gets promoted at work
Herbert wins the lottery
Herbert dies at work in a factory accident
The family finds 200 pounds under the bed
What tone is created as the couple waits for the knocking at the door at the end of the story?
Peaceful and calm
Tense and suspenseful
Joyful and hopeful
Confused and chaotic
What theme/message best fits the story?
Greed always leads to happiness
Fate should not be interfered with
Magic can solve problems
Making thoughtful decisions can lead to consequences
Which of the following symbols symbolizes the idea of superstitions and supernatural events?
The paw
Chess
Fire
Repetition of 3
What is the external conflict of the story?
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Technology
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Fate
What is another word used to refer to the monkey’s paw?
Antimacassar
Fakir
Talisman
Visage
At the end of the story, Mr. White is afraid that his son will...
Want to sell the paw
Hate him
Have a terrible appearance
Give him nightmares
The man who originally owned the monkey’s paw made a third wish. What was his third wish?
For his son to be alive
To die
To receive a large sum of money
To go to India
"It had a spell put on it by an old fakir,” said the Sergeant-Major, “a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who tried to change it would be sorry."
This quote is an example of which author's craft?
Foreshadowing
Characterization
Imagery
Point of view
