The Monkey's Paw

Vocab/Grammar

100

In what way is Mr. White much maligned? A. he is teased and criticized by his family B. he is greatly praised by his son C. he is ignored by his wife and son D. he is treated with kindness by his wife

A. he is teased and criticized by his family

200

When Mrs. White reacts apathetically, what is she feeling? A. facination B. deep confusion C. terrible fear D. lack of interest

D. lack of interest

300

In which sentence is the word furtively used correctly? A. The sergeant major spoke furtively of his time in India B. The man from Maw and Meggins looked furtively at Mrs. White without speaking C. Mrs. White shouted furtively at her husband as the knocks on the door continued. D. Herbert played the piano so furtively that Mr. White made his wish.

B. The man from Maw and Meggins looked furtively at Mrs. White without speaking.

400

Which sentence contains a proper noun? A. They sat down by the fire while the old men finished thier pipes. B. I was to say that Maw and Meggins disclaim all responsibility C. She caught her breath, and turning to her husband, laid her trembling old hand on his. D. The talisman fell to the floor, and he regarded it fearfully.

B. Maw and Meggins

500

How many proper nouns are in the following sentence? Without, the night was cold and wet, but in the small parlor of Laburnam Villa, the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly.

One

Reading

100

What fact about Mrs.White helps you predict what the second wish will be? A. she is a loving mother B. she does not fear death C. she does not believe in the monkey's paw D. she is very angry

A. she is a loving mother

200

What does this line spoken by Mr. White help you predict? "It seems to me I've got all I want" A. that he will wish for a large sum of money B. that the wishes can only change his life for the worse C. that his wife will force him to wish for something D. that he will regret it if he doesnt make a wish

B. that his wishes can only change his life for the worse

300

Which line helps you predict that the first wish will come true? A. "i don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact" B. "Never mind, though; there's no harm done" C. "As I wished it twisted my hand like a snake" D. "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed"

C. "As I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake"

400

When the Whites acquire the paw, Herbert predicst taht it will make them rih, famous, and happy. Based on the plots of other works you have read, heard, or seen, why might this prediction be wrong? Provide an example.

Many other plots involving wishes usually go wrong King Midas - wishes everything he touches will turn to gold and he winds up turning a loved one into a golden statue

500

In the story, Maw and Meggins is prepared to pay the whites in order to avoid legal responsibilty of Herbert's death. What details in the story help the reader predict that the paymetn will amount to 200 pounds. Provide two details.

Mr. White's specific wish for 200 pounds Morris's warnings about the paw Morris's explanation that people who mess with fate will feel sorrow.

Comprehension

100

How does the family feel the morning after Morris's visit? A. relaxed and relieved B. anxious and upset C. angry and confused D. joyful and amazed

A. relaxed and relieved

200

What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites? A. the body of their son B. 200 pounds C. the monkey's paw D. a bill

B. 200 pounds

300

In the story, what is outside the door after the second wish? A. the man from Maw and Meggins B. Herbert's body, back from the dead C. the holy fakir D. Morris

B. Herbert's body, back from the dead

400

What is "The Monkey's Paw" about? A. a retired sergeant major who brings a magical monkey's paw back from India B. an unsuspecting son who dies as a result of his mother's greed C. a monkey's paw that grants three wishes to three different people D. a magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family

D. a magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family

500

At the end of the story, what does Mrs. White realize just after she opens the door? A. her husband has made the third wish B. the monkey's paw killed her son C. she no longer wants her son to return D. the knocking sound is not herbert

A. her husband has made the third wish

Literary Analysis

100

Which detail foreshadows the effect of the first wish? A. there is a crashing sound from the piano Herbert is playing B. Mr. White faints after the monkey's paw moves in his hand C. Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor D. Mr. White loses the hess game to his son

A. there is a crashing sound from the piano Herbert is playing

200

Which line forshadows what happens to Herbert? A. "I don't see the money... and I bet I never shall" B. "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy" C. "If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy" D. "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag"

A. " I dont see the money.... and I bet I never shall"

300

Which detail foreshadows the results of the third wish? A. The monkey's paw wriggles in Mr. White's grasp B. Morris urges the Whites to burn the monkey's paw C. Herbert goes off cheerfully to work D. Mrs. White claims she could never fear the child she has nursed

D. Mrs. White claims that she could never fear the child she has nursed

400

In the resolution of the monkey's paw, what happens to Herbert? A. He is killed in an accident B. He returns to the grave C. He mocks the monkey's paw D. He beats his father at chess

B. He returns to the grave

500

The climax of "The Monkey's Paw" occurs when A. Mr. White makes the first wish B. Mrs. White makes the second wish C. Mr. White makes the third wish D. Morris tries to burn the monkey's paw

C. Mr. White makes the third wish

Interpretation

100

Why does Morris grow pale after he makes his third wish on the monkey's paw? A. The idea of magic frightens him B. He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends C. He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes D. He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw

C. He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes

200

How do Mrs. White and Herbert regard Mr. White? A. as a hopeless romantic B. as a tiresome bore C. as a cruel tyrant D. as a lovable fool

as a lovable fool

300

The man who Morris says wished for death probably did so because... A. he had become very ill and was in great pain B. his wishes had caused terrible things to happen C. he had wished for everlasting life and did not really want it D. he had killed everyone he loved with his wishes

B. his wishes had caused terrible things to happen

400

Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time? A. He does not believe the paw can grant wishes B. He is so grief stricken that he forgets the paw C. He has become angry since Herbert's death D. He realizes that wishes can have bad consequences

D. He realizes that wishes can have bad consequences

500

The narrator never directly tells us the Mr. White's third wish, but the story's events suggest the answer. What is Mr. White's third wish? How did you come to that conclusion?

Mr. White wishes that his dead son will not returns. After the second wish, something knocks at the door - probably Herbert's ghost. When Mr. White makes his last wish, the knocking stops.