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