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

Morris explains the power of the monkey's paw.

How do the police respond to the narrator?

They continue to chat calmly while he foams and raves.

What is Herbert's attitude toward the monkey's paw?

He thinks it is amusing but doesn't believe it has powers.

Why does Matsuzo refuse tea from the farmer's wife?

He is feeling uneasy after hearing the story.

Zenta is not afraid because

he realizes the farmers are honest people

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

The landlady explains that she stuffs all her dead pets.

The narrator confesses to the police because

he believes they must hear the heartbeat through the floor

Which of the following details reveals the speaker to be an unreliable narrator?

The narrator hears sounds that only exist in his mind.

Why does Mr. White react with fear to the knock on the door after the second wish?

He believes his son's corpse has risen from the grave.

"The Monkey's Paw" At the beginning of "The Monkey's Paw," the Whites

seem to be fairly content with their lives

Which of the following events in the story is the best example of foreshadowing?

The two names in the register are familiar to Billy.

The story is titled "Inn of Lost Time" because it is about an inn in which

guests are made to believe they have slept for many years

Why do the police come to the house?

A neighbor reported hearing a shriek.

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

When Billy looks through the window of the boardinghouse, what does he see?

He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace

Which of the following details provides the strongest evidence that the narrator is insane?

The sight of the pale eye drives him to murder the old man.

Which statement best describes Morris's attitude toward the monkey's paw?

He believes the paw can cause harm to those who use it.

The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

"When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake."

Based on clues in the story, what is the most likely fate of the landlady's guests?

She poisons them and stuffs them.

A framework story is a story

that contains a frame story and an inner story

Which of the following events is the best basis for predicting what happens to Herbert?

He says he will never see the money his father wished for.

Which detail best enables the reader to predict that the story will have a mysterious element?

The title indicates an element of mystery.

As Billy is drinking his tea, he

notices it tastes odd, like bitter almonds

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1
At first, Billy feels lucky to find the boardinghouse (Bed and Breakfast) because
it seems warm and comfortable
no other rooms are available in the city
unlike the Bell and Dragon, it is close to his office
the porter's directions were confusing
2
Which of the following events allows you to predict that something terrible is going to happen
It's a cold and wet night.
Morris explains the power of the monkey's paw.
The family needs money.
Mr. White is upset about losing the chess game.
3
How do the police respond to the narrator?
They believe his story and leave quickly.
The accuse him of murdering the old man.
They continue to chat calmly while he foams and raves.
They believe he is crazy and don't listen to his confession.
4
In the selection, both the farmer and Zenta tell stories. Their stories
are boring to the listeners
confuse the children
are completely different
share similar themes
5
"The Inn of Lost Time" At the beginning of the story, the farmer tells a story about a man who
lost a treasure under the sea
lost part of his life
was an untrusting samurai
put a spell on a turtle
6
What is Herbert's attitude toward the monkey's paw?
He is sure that it will grant his father's wish.
He fears that it will bring bad luck to his family.
He wishes his father would get rid of it.
He thinks it is amusing but doesn't believe it has powers.
7
Billy believes the cost of a room at the boardinghouse is
affordable as long as he doesn't order eggs for breakfast
reasonable, but that he can find something cheaper
extremely cheap
extremely expensive
8
Why does Matsuzo refuse tea from the farmer's wife?
He really doesn't want any more.
He believes that the tea is poisonous.
He is feeling dizzy and thinks he may sleep too long.
He is feeling uneasy after hearing the story.
9
Zenta is not afraid because
he realizes the farmers are honest people
he is a samurai
he knows he can outsmart the farmers
he is traveling with a friend
10
Which of the following details provides the best hint about the landlady's secret?
The landlady explains that she stuffs all her dead pets.
The downstairs window is brightly lit.
The landlady serves tea to Billy before he goes to his room.
The front of the building is rather shabby.
11
The narrator confesses to the police because
he wants to convince them that he is sane
he believes they must hear the heartbeat through the floor
he thinks the murder will make him famous
he regrets what he has done and wants to turn himself in
12
Which of the following details reveals the speaker to be an unreliable narrator?
The narrator love the old man and treats him kindly.
The narrator explains why he murdered the old man.
The narrator reveals that he lied to the police.
The narrator hears sounds that only exist in his mind.
13
Why does Mr. White react with fear to the knock on the door after the second wish?
He thinks that someone is bringing bad news about his son.
Afraid an evil spirit has come to claim the monkey's paw.
He believes his son's corpse has risen from the grave.
He is afraid his wife won't let their son in the house.
14
"The Monkey's Paw" At the beginning of "The Monkey's Paw," the Whites
are hoping that Sergeant Major Morris won't pay them a visit
seem to be fairly content with their lives
are clearly an unhappy family with many problems
are arguing about Mr. White's cheating at chess
15
Which of the following events in the story is the best example of foreshadowing?
The landlady is kind and friendly to Billy.
The two names in the register are familiar to Billy.
Billy can afford the cost of a room in the boardinghouse.
The porter sends Billy to the The Bell and Dragon.
16
As the narrator enters the old man's room (the time he kills him)
the old man wakes up
the wind begins to moan
the old man continues sleeping
dogs begin to howl
17
What was Zenta's relationship to Tokubei?
Zenta was Tokubei's son.
Zenta was Tokubei's nephew.
Zenta was Tokubei's bodyguard.
Zenta was Tokubei's friend.
18
The story is titled "Inn of Lost Time" because it is about an inn in which
a spell makes all who enter there remain young and wealthy
there are no clocks to tell what time it is
guests are made to believe they have slept for many years
the decorations retain their beauty after ninety years
19
Why do the police come to the house?
They suspect the narrator of wrongdoing.
The old man had asked them to check on him periodically.
A neighbor reported hearing a shriek.
The narrator called them.
20
The holy man put a spell on the monkey's paw in order to show that
our lives are result of chance rather than fate
magic is a powerful force and must not be taken lightly
greedy people get what they deserve
people should not try to alter the course of fate
21
When Billy looks through the window of the boardinghouse, what does he see?
He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace
He sees several guests sitting around the fireplace
He sees the landlady drinking a cup of tea
He sees the landlady mixing chemicals together
22
Which of the following details provides the strongest evidence that the narrator is insane?
After the murder, he tells a clever lie to the police.
He is very cautious about entering the old man's room.
The sight of the pale eye drives him to murder the old man.
He explains that he is nervous and his hearing is sensitive.
23
Which statement best describes Morris's attitude toward the monkey's paw?
He does not believe that the monkey's paw can grant wishes.
He believes it is worthless and should be thrown away.
He believes the paw can cause harm to those who use it.
He plans to sell it for a great deal of money.
24
The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?
"It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up."
"When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake."
"He was caught in the machinery."
"Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?"
25
"The Tell-Tale Heart" When the story opens, the narrator is saying
he is insane
he is very confused
the old man was cruel to him
he is not insane
26
Based on clues in the story, what is the most likely fate of the landlady's guests?
She chats with them endlessly until they have to leave
She poisons them and stuffs them.
She hits them over the head and stuffs them.
She fattens them up so they don't want to leave.
27
The landlady asks Billy to do one thing before he goes to bed, What is it?
Walk the dog
Help her stuff a dead animal
Sign the guestbook
Go to the store for her
28
A framework story is a story
in which a picture is mentioned.
that contains a frame story and an inner story
that begins and ends in similar ways
in which one character repeatedly tricks another
29
Which of the following events is the best basis for predicting what happens to Herbert?
He says he will never see the money his father wished for.
His mother sets the table for supper.
Herbert beats his father at chess.
His father's friend brings a monkey's paw into the house.
30
"The Landlady" When Billy arrives in Bath, he
has plenty of money
does not have a place to stay
does not have a job
looks for entertainment
31
Which detail best enables the reader to predict that the story will have a mysterious element?
It is set in an exotic place.
The three boys fall asleep instantly.
It is a framework story.
The title indicates an element of mystery.
32
As Billy is drinking his tea, he
comments on how tasty it is
wishes the landlady would offer him more
develops a stomachache
notices it tastes odd, like bitter almonds

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