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"The Monkey's Paw"
"The Monkey's Paw"
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A quiz to determine comprehension after reading the short story.
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1
What is Herbert's attitude about the monkey's paw?
He cannot wait to try it.
He wants to sell it.
He does not think it will work.
He wants to destroy it immediately.
2
Mr. White's first wish is for ____________________.
100 pounds
250 pounds
200 pounds
300 pounds
3
What happens as a result of this second wish?
There is a mysterious knock on the door.
His wife dies.
He sues Herbert's bosses for 200 pounds.
He learns that his son never died.
4
What can you
infer
why Mr. White is so hesitant to wish for his son's return from the dead?
He is not even sure that his son is dead.
He did not love his son.
He wants his son to rest in peace.
He understands that the wishes do not lead to happy ends.
5
What happens as a result of this first wish?
His son Herbert dies in an industrial accident.
He gets more than 200 pounds.
He finds 200 pounds in an envelope.
He never receives his money.
6
What does Mr. White say just before he wishes for the two hundred pounds?
He says that it seems to him that he has all he wants.
He recites the chant, "Banana, banana, banana."
He says he will not have to work another day in his life.
He says he cannot wait to fix the house with the money.
7
"Be happy with what you have" is an example of _____________.
imagery
topic
climax
theme
8
Mr. White's second wish was for____
more money.
his son to come back to life.
a vacation from home.
a new home.
9
Herbert is killed when he ____________.
travels to India
is caught in a terrible storm
tries to steal 200 pounds
is caught in some machinery at work
10
The
resolution
of the story is _______________.
there is no resolution
the son returning home
they are given 200 pounds
Mr. White receiving the paw from Morris
11
A
grimace
is most often a sign of ______________.
gratitude
pain
relief
hunger
12
Mr. White feels guilty for causing Herbert's death. This is an example of _____________.
point of view
internal conflict
external conflict
mood
13
How did Sgt. Major Morris acquire the monkey's paw?
He bought it on eBay.
He found it in a sewer.
His sister gave it to him on his 30th birthday for good luck
The previous owner wished for his own death.
14
If you believe
fate
determines your future, you are most likely to ____________________.
let events happen as they will
believe in free will
buy a magic wand
control events
15
Events that stretch your
credulity
are __________________.
not believable
sticky
pleasing
very violent
16
We infer that Mr. White's third wish is for ________
his son to remain dead.
his wife to stop crying.
his life to end peacefully
his son to come back to life.
17
What did the monkey's paw most likely bring to Sergeant Major Morris?
Great joy
Great sadness
Many riches
Peace and harmony
18
Which of the following situations would be the
climax
?
Sergeant Major Morris throwing the monkey's paw in the fire.
Mrs. White crying in the morning.
"Herbert" knocking on the front door.
Mr. White getting the paw from Sergeant Major Morris.
19
Mr. White wishing for 200 pounds is _____________.
the resolution
the climax
part of the rising action
part of the falling action
20
What was the
mood
at the White's house
before
Sgt. Major Morris arrived?
Peaceful and content
Dark and disturbing
Energetic
Sad and solemn
21
Which people probably face the most
peril
in their work?
Architects
Police Officers
Librarians
Teachers
22
Sergeant Major Morris suggests to the Whites that the monkey's paw brings______________.
contentment
good luck
happiness
grief
23
What happens as a result of the third wish?
His son moves home.
Mr. White dies.
The knocking on the front door stops.
His wife gets another 200 pounds.
24
Why do you think Sgt. Major Morris tries to burn the paw?
He is reminded of the evil consequences of the wishes.
He wanted to see the faces in the fire.
Morris thinks the paw is hideous looking.
The way to get your wish granted was to put it in the fire.
25
Be careful of magical wishes because they come with ____________________.
conseqwences
connsequences
consequences
consekwences
