The Monkey's Paw
Which statement BEST describes how the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. White changes over the course of the story?
a. It remains a harmonious and loving relationship.
b. It becomes strained and filled with grief and tension.
c. It becomes more playful and trusting.
.d. It becomes competitive as they argue over the wishes.
Answer: b. It becomes strained and filled with grief and tension
What is the main conflict introduced in Chapter 1 of The Conjure-Man Dies?
a. A group of intellectuals in Harlem are having a peaceful discussion.
b. The sudden appearance of a famous detective at a party.
c. The discovery of the Conjure-Man's body, apparently dead.
d. A disagreement between two of the characters over a card game.
Answer: c. The discovery of the Conjure-Man's body, apparently dead.
How does Chapter 1 establish the main conflict of the story?
a. A young boy gets lost in a big city.
b. A ghost attempts to escape the graveyard.
c. A supernatural assassin, the man Jack, murders a family.
d. A family of ghosts moves into a new home.
Answer: c. A supernatural assassin, the man Jack, murders a family.
How are the themes of fate vs. free will and unintended consequences developed in The Monkey's Paw?
a. By showing that fate is a joke and free will is the only thing that matters.
b. By the family's choices, which lead to a tragic outcome with unforeseen consequences.
c. By a series of predictable and positive events that show the importance of planning ahead.
d. By the characters' belief that they can control their own destiny.
Answer: b. By the family's choices, which lead to a tragic outcome with unforeseen consequences.
How does the plot of The Monkey's Paw contribute to Mr. White’s development?
a. It helps him realize his wishes are a harmless joke.
b. The plot, which involves a visit from a strange man, teaches him to be more trusting of strangers.
c. The plot, driven by the wishes, forces him to confront the consequences of his actions.
d. The plot causes him to lose all faith in his family.
Answer: c. The plot, driven by the wishes, forces him to confront the consequences of his actions.
How does the setting (a stormy night in an isolated home) influence the plot and Mr. White’s development?
a. The setting provides a calm and peaceful backdrop to the events.
b. The setting allows for a large number of characters to visit the home.
c. The setting makes the family feel safe and secure.
d. The setting creates a sense of suspense and contributes to Mr. White’s growing paranoia and isolation.
Answer: d. The setting creates a sense of suspense and contributes to Mr. White’s growing paranoia and isolation.
How is the setting of a Harlem brownstone in Chapter 1 of The Conjure-Man Dies used to establish a sense of mystery?
a. The setting is bright and open, making a murder seem impossible.
b. The characters are all familiar with each other, so the murder is easily solved.
c. The setting is a small, claustrophobic space filled with a variety of characters, making it clear the murderer is among them.
d. The setting is empty, so there are no suspects.
Answer: c. The setting is a small, claustrophobic space filled with a variety of characters, making it clear the murderer is among them.
How does the graveyard setting in Chapter 1 influence the plot?
a. The graveyard is a place of danger that the baby must avoid.
b. The graveyard provides a safe refuge for the baby, protecting him from the man Jack.
c. The graveyard is a temporary stop for the baby before he goes to a human family.
d. The graveyard is an empty place with no characters.
Answer: b. The graveyard provides a safe refuge for the baby, protecting him from the man Jack.
How is the theme of reason vs. superstition developed in The Conjure-Man Dies?
a. By showing that the characters believe in magic and cannot solve the crime.
b. By Detective Dart's reliance on police procedure alone.
c. By Dr. Archer's use of logic and science to explain the mysterious circumstances of the murder.
d. By the "conjure-man" using his powers to solve his own death.
Answer: c. By Dr. Archer's use of logic and science to explain the mysterious circumstances of the murder.
How does the setting of The Graveyard Book influence Bod’s development?
a. The setting provides a safe haven and allows him to develop abilities.
b. The setting is a dangerous place that hinders Bod's growth.
c. The graveyard setting is simply a backdrop that does not affect the plot.
d. The setting has no influence on Bod's development.
Answer: a. The setting provides a safe haven and allows him to develop abilities.
Which statement best explains how the themes of fate vs. free will and unintended consequences are developed?
a. The themes are developed by showing how a person's free will can easily change their predetermined fate for the better.
b. The themes are developed through a series of predictable and positive events that show the importance of planning ahead.
c. The themes are not present in the story.
d. The themes are developed through the family's choice to use the paw, which leads to a tragic outcome with unforeseen and disastrous consequences.
Answer: d. The themes are developed through the family's choice to use the paw, which leads to a tragic outcome with unforeseen and disastrous consequences.
In Chapter 1, how does the initial characterization of Dr. Archer and his companions establish the theme of reason vs. superstition?
a. Dr. Archer immediately believes the Conjure-Man's death is supernatural, while his companions are skeptical.
b. Dr. Archer uses logic and observation to assess the scene, while one companion believes in the Conjure-Man's abilities.
c. Dr. Archer and his companions both believe the death is a simple case of suicide.
d. Neither character expresses any opinion on the matter.
Answer:
b. Dr. Archer uses logic and observation to assess the scene, while one companion believes in the Conjure-Man's abilities.
What theme is immediately introduced by the Ghosts' decision to protect the baby from the living world?
a. The theme of revenge and justice.
b. The theme of hatred and prejudice.
c. The theme of found family and belonging.
d. The theme of fear of the unknown.
Answer: c. The theme of found family and belonging.
How is the theme of growing up developed in The Graveyard Book?
a. Bod's journey from a helpless baby to a capable young man.
b. The ghosts' inability to change or mature.
c. Silas's decision to leave Bod on his own.
d. The murder of Bod's family at the beginning of the story.
Answer: a. Bod's journey from a helpless baby to a capable young man.
As the investigation unfolds, how does Dr. Archer change in The Conjure-Man Dies?
a. He becomes more passive and less involved.
b. He becomes more assertive and confident in his reasoning.
c. He begins to doubt his own abilities.
d. He remains the same throughout the story.
Answer: b. He becomes more assertive and confident in his reasoning.
How does the plot contribute to Mr. White’s development?
a. The plot causes him to lose all faith in his family.
b. The plot, which involves a visit from a strange man, teaches him to be more trusting of strangers.
c. The plot, driven by the wishes on the monkey's paw, forces him to confront the devastating consequences of tampering with fate.
d. The plot helps him realize the wishes are a harmless joke.
Answer: c. The plot, driven by the wishes on the monkey's paw, forces him to confront the devastating consequences of tampering with fate.
What plot event immediately raises questions about the "reality" of the murder in Chapter 1 of The Conjure-Man Dies?
a. The murderer confesses to the crime.
b. A witness comes forward with new information.
c. The Conjure-Man's body, which was apparently dead, suddenly disappears.
d. Dr. Archer finds blood in the Conjure-Man's hair, indicating he did not die of natural causes.
Answer: d. Dr. Archer finds blood in the Conjure-Man's hair, indicating he did not die of natural causes.
What pivotal plot event in Chapter 1 directly influences the baby's character development?
a. The baby’s family is murdered.
b. The baby learns how to read and write.
c. The baby is given his name, Bod, by the ghosts.
d. The baby is taken in by Silas.
Answer: c. The baby is given his name, Bod, by the ghosts.
What do authors use to develop a story's themes?
a. Characters, setting, and plot
b. The main character's conflict with another character
c. The title and chapter headings
d. Only the dialogue between characters
Answer: a. Characters, setting, and plot
How do character, setting, and plot interact in The Conjure-Man Dies?
a. The plot and setting have no influence on character development.
b. The Harlem setting gathers a specific group of characters, and the murder mystery plot serves as a catalyst for their evolution.
c. The plot is the direct result of a simple, rural setting.
d. The plot is unaffected by the setting or character development.
Answer: b. The Harlem setting gathers a specific group of characters, and the murder mystery plot serves as a catalyst for their evolution.
Which statements accurately describe how character development, setting, and plot interact? (Select TWO)
a. The plot is unaffected by the setting or character development.
b. The characters' development happens independently of the setting and plot.
c. The isolated, stormy setting intensifies the plot's suspense and the characters' fear.
d. The plot, which revolves around the wishes, directly causes the dramatic shift in Mr. and Mrs. White's character development.
Answer: c. The isolated, stormy setting intensifies the plot's suspense and the characters' fear. AND d. The plot, which revolves around the wishes, directly causes the dramatic shift in Mr. and Mrs. White's character development.
Which two statements accurately describe how character, setting, and plot interact in Chapter 1?
a. The setting and plot have no influence on the characters.
b. The plot, the discovery of a body, brings a varied group of characters in the Harlem setting together.
c. The character of Dr. Archer, through his logical analysis, drives the plot forward.
d. The characters' actions are not influenced by the setting.
Answer: b. The plot, the discovery of a body, brings a varied group of characters in the Harlem setting together. AND c. The character of Dr. Archer, through his logical analysis, drives the plot forward.
Which statements accurately describe how character, setting, and plot interact in Chapter 1? (Select TWO)
a. The character of the man Jack is driven by the plot, his mission to kill the baby.
b. The graveyard setting is an empty and desolate place.
c. The plot, the man Jack's pursuit of the baby, drives the baby into the graveyard setting, where the ghosts' character development as guardians begins.
d. The characters do not interact with the setting.
Answer: a. The character of the man Jack is driven by the plot, his mission to kill the baby. AND c. The plot, the man Jack's pursuit of the baby, drives the baby into the graveyard setting, where the ghosts' character development as guardians begins.
What are the two central themes of The Graveyard Book?
a. Revenge and justice.
b. Life, death, and transition and found family.
c. Love and loss.
d. Nature and the environment.
Answer: b. Life, death, and transition and found family.
How does the plot contribute to Bod’s development in The Graveyard Book?
a. The plot is a series of unrelated events that have no bearing on his development.
b. The plot, which follows Bod's life and the challenges he faces, is the direct cause of his maturation.
c. The plot causes Bod to become more fearful and isolated.
d. The plot provides Bod with an easy life, so he never has to grow up.
Answer: b. The plot, which follows Bod's life and the challenges he faces, is the direct cause of his maturation.