Which of the following is the best example of foreshadowing?

Herbert says he will never see the money.

Verbal irony occurs when:

When Herbert says that he will never see the money

Which is the basic idea, or theme, of the story?

It is not wise to try to change one’s fate.

Which is the first convincing indication that the monkey’s paw truly has unusual powers?

It moves in Mr. White’s hand.

Which of the events allows you to predict that something terrible is going to happen?

Morris explains the power of the monkey’s paw.

The holy man put a spell on the monkey’s paw in order to show that

people should not try to alter the course of fate

All of the following help create mystery and suspense EXCEPT:

The landlady’s red fingernail polish

Writers use suspense to

keep the reader involved in the story

The climax of the story occurs when

Herbert knocks on door and Mrs. White tries to open it

The basic story elements are

conflict, complications, climax, and resolution

Situational irony occurs when:

When the stranger tells the Whites that their son has died

Which of the following depicts a dynamic character?

Matt learned that holding back his feelings is not wise.

Conflict can be defined as:

struggle between a character and an opposing force

From the choices below, which event is the best example of foreshadowing?

The two names in the register are familiar to Billy.

The major conflict in the story is resolved

When the power of the monkey’s paw is ended

Which of the following details provides the best hint about the landlady’s secret?

The landlady explains that she stuffs all her dead pets.

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1
Which of the following is the best example of foreshadowing?
The sergeant major decides to get rid of the monkey’s paw.
The sergeant major comes such a long distance for a visit.
Herbert says he will never see the money.
The sergeant major reveals that he traveled in India.
2
The fact that Billy fails to recognize the other names in the register suggests that author
both b and c
poisoning Billy
creating mystery
characterizing Billy as naive
3
A sudden change in a character’s situation is called a:
Conflict
Reversal
Resolution
Mystery
4
Verbal irony occurs when:
Sgt. Morris introduces the curse of the Monkey Paw
Herbert states, “Checkmate!” and wins at chess
When the stranger tells the Whites that their son has died
When Herbert says that he will never see the money
5
Which of the following is not used by writers to create suspense?
resolution
foreshadowing
mystery
dilemma
6
Foreshadowing gives the reader a hint about
the character’s conflict
the story’s complications
the story’s outcome
the character’s dilemma
7
When Billy rings the bell, and the landlady opens the door at once, that is an example of
boredom
foreshadowing
dilemma
exposition
8
Which is the basic idea, or theme, of the story?
More should be done to prevent factory accidents.
It is not wise to try to change one’s fate.
Living in an out-of-the-way place is dangerous.
Family members have little feeling for each other.
9
Which is the first convincing indication that the monkey’s paw truly has unusual powers?
Mr. White’s first wish is granted.
It moves in Mr. White’s hand.
It frightens Mrs. White.
Sergeant Major Morris tells the story about it.
10
Which of the events allows you to predict that something terrible is going to happen?
Mr. White is upset about losing the chess game.
Morris explains the power of the monkey’s paw.
It’s a cold night.
The family needs money.
11
The holy man put a spell on the monkey’s paw in order to show that
magic is a powerful force and must not be taken lightly
people should not try to alter the course of fate
our lives are the result of chance rather than fate
greedy people get what they deserve
12
All of the following help create mystery and suspense EXCEPT:
The hot-water bottle already warming up the bed
Only having two guests in three years of business
The landlady’s red fingernail polish
The landlady’s long, lingering look at Billy on the stairway
13
Writers use suspense to
enhance characterization
help the reader to understand all of the characters
show that all climaxes will eventually be resolved
keep the reader involved in the story
14
Creating suspense by withholding information from the readers is called:
dilemma
complications
mystery
foreshadowing
15
The climax of the story occurs when
Herbert knocks on door and Mrs. White tries to open it
Mr. White’s first wish seems to come true
Morris throws the paw into the fire
Mr. White makes his second wish
16
The fact that the Landlady offers to not cook the eggs and lower the price of room, indicates
motivation to keep Billy there
motivation to please Billy
motivation to not want to serve breakfast to her renters
motivation to keep room prices competitive
17
The basic story elements are
producers, actors, writers, and directors
emotions, feelings, exposition, and plot
opposition, conflict, plot, and characterization
conflict, complications, climax, and resolution
18
Situational irony occurs when:
Sgt. Morris introduces the curse of the Monkey Paw
When Herbert says that he will never see the money
It’s storming outside but warm and cheery inside the home
When the stranger tells the Whites that their son has died
19
Which of the following depicts a dynamic character?
Joey wanted some new in-line skates.
Jonathan never missed a day of school.
Matt learned that holding back his feelings is not wise.
Keller told his mother everything he saw on the trip.
20
Conflict can be defined as:
the moment of greatest emotional intensity in a story
final part of the story in which all conflicts are resolved
struggle between a character and an opposing force
additional problems that are enhanced at the resolution
21
From the choices below, which event is the best example of foreshadowing?
Billy can afford the cost of a room in the boardinghouse.
The two names in the register are familiar to Billy.
The porter sends Billy to The Bell and Dragon.
The landlady is kind and friendly to Billy.
22
When the author doesn’t reveal Mr. White’s 3rd wish, this is:
Conflict
Complication
Mystery
Resolution
23
The major conflict in the story is resolved
When Mr. White realizes he is dealing with the supernatural
When Mr. White wishes his son back to life
When Mrs. White tries to unlock the door quickly
When the power of the monkey’s paw is ended
24
When Billy first finds out the truth about the landlady’s pets, he is
admiring
worried
silent
terrified
25
Which of the following details provides the best hint about the landlady’s secret?
The front of the building is rather shabby.
The downstairs window is brightly lit.
The landlady serves tea and cookies to Billy
The landlady explains that she stuffs all her dead pets.

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