The Monkey's Paw #1
The story is set
a. in a men's club
b. in an isolated house
c. outside in the rain
d. in a town square
b. in an isolated house (out of the way)
Which could be used to describe the family's conversation at the breakfast table?
a. anxious
b. humorous
c. calm
d. informal
b. humorous
"Don't spend any of the money before I come back,' Herbert said, going to the door.
Mrs. White believes that
a. a rat is making noise in the house.
b. the visitor has returned.
c. their son is at the door.
d. she needs to help her husband.
c. her son is at the door
"It's Herbert!" she screamed.
Which event most clearly introduces the climax of "The Monkey's Paw"?
a. Sergeant Major Morris advises Mr. White to throw the paw into the fire.
b. The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news to the Whites.
c. The Whites hear knocking on the door after their second wish.
d. Mr. and Mrs. White both struggle for different reasons.
d. Mr. and Mrs. White both struggle for different reasons.
(Man vs. Man)
Sergeant-Major Morris infers that using the paw will only bring the family
a. happiness
b. sadness
c. humiliation
d. luck
b. sadness
How does the White family first react to the monkey's paw?
a. Mr. White and Hebert are interested, but Mrs. White is disgusted.
b. Mr. and Mrs. White are interested, but Herbert is suspicious.
c. Mrs. White is surprised, but Herbert and Mr. White are irritated.
d. Mrs. White and Herbert are uninterested, but Mr. White is enthusiastic.
a. Mr. White and Herbert are interested, but Mrs. White is disgusted.
What does the visitor reveal to Mr. and Mrs. White?
a. Their son has broken a piece of equipment.
b. Their son has been killed in an accident.
c. Their son has received a promotion.
d. Their son has left his job and run away.
b. Their son has been killed in an accident.
The ending suggests that Mr. White has wished for...
a. his son to disappear.
b. his wife to stop suffering.
c. their front door to open.
d. the sergeant-major to leave.
a. his son to disappear
The knocking stopped suddenly, though it still echoed in the house.
What was special about the paw?
a. The paw granted unlimited wishes.
b. The paw granted 3 wishes.
c. The paw was a valuable artifact.
d. The paw belonged to a famous king.
b. the paw granted 3 wishes
What were Mr. White and his son doing while waiting for the sergeant-major to arrive?
a. Having an argument
b. Playing chess
c. Fixing the roof of their cottage
d. Looking at the monkey's paw
b. playing chess
What does the sergeant-major think of the monkey's paw?
a. He thinks it's helpful.
b. He thinks it's useless.
c. He thinks it's entertaining.
d. He thinks it's dangerous.
d. He thinks it's dangerous.
Why does Mrs. White scream and Mr. White drop to the floor?
a. The visitor insults their son.
b. The visitor asks them for money.
c. The visitor asks them to come with him to see their son.
d. The visitor offers them the amount of money they had wished for.
d. The visitor offered them the amount of money they has wished for.
200 pounds - $245.89
Remember this story was written in 1902!
Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?
a. Morris tells Mr. White that wishing for money is sensible.
b. Mr. White wants to replace the money he paid for the paw.
c. It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.
d. It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for.
c. It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.
Using inference, why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?
a. He wanted to keep all the wishes for himself.
b. If he sold the paw, he'd be cursed.
c. The paw was a gift from his great-grandfather.
d. The paw was evil.
d. The paw was evil.
What happened as a result of the first wish?
a. A new pipe appeared on the mantle.
b. His son was crushed to death at work and Mr. White received a settlement.
c. His wife died and was therefore "cured of her illness".
d. Two hundred pounds were found in his mailbox.
b. His son was crushed to death at work and Mr. White received a settlement.
Which best describes the family's attitude when they make their wish?
a. hesitant
b. serious
c. playful
d. certain
c. playful
Mrs. White pretended to be angry at this and chased him round the table.
What does Mrs. White want to do?
a. To get the sergeant-major to take back the paw
b. to use the paw to bring their son back to life
c. to get revenge on the visitor
d. destroy the paw by burning it
b. to use the paw to bring their son back to life
What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?
a. Money is the root of all evil.
b. Mothers protect their children.
c. Hard work leads to success.
d. Be careful what you wish for.
d. Be careful what you wish for.
Which event in "The Monkey's Paw" signals the resolution of the story?
a. Sergeant Major Morris visits the Whites.
b. Mr. White makes his second wish on the paw.
c. Mr. White searches for the monkey's paw to make a third wish.
d. There was no one at the door when Mr. White looks out.
d. There was no one at the door when Mr. White looks out.
What can the reader infer was Mr. White's third wish?
a. That his son would come back to them healthy.
b. That he had never made a first wish.
c. That he had never met Sergeant-Major Morris.
d. That his son would go back to the grave.
d. That his son would go back to the grave.
Which of the following best describes how Herbert is feeling when he sits by the fire?
a. uneasy
b. lonely
c. unconcerned
d. hopeful
a. uneasy
He sat alone in the darkness, looking absently into the fire and seeing faces in it.
How does Mr. White react to his wife's idea?
a. He has sympathy for her, but he refuses her request.
b. He is horrified, but he does what she asks.
c. He is curious about what will happen, so he helps her.
d. He is afraid of her idea, so he hides the paw.
b. He is horrified, but he does what she asks.
"It is foolish and wicked," he stammered, hesitating
Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him?
a. "I don't see the money... and I bet I never will."
b. "We're going to be rich and famous"
c. "If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy"
d. "I expect to find the cash in a big bag"
a. "I don't see the money... and I bet I never will."
What mood do you find in the story when the Whites stop speaking to one another after Herbert's death?
a. hopeless grief
b. quiet thought
c. hurtful anger
d. silent blame
a. hopeless grief
What does the paw represent throughout the story?
a. greed
b. luck
c. happiness
d. anger
a. greed