The Monkey's Paw

Front

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

Back

"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

Front

What mood do you find in the story when the Whites stop speaking to one another after Herbert's death? Options: hopeless grief, quiet thought, hurtful anger, silent blame

Back

hopeless grief

Front

The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?
Options:
1. “It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up.”
2. “Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?”
3. “He was caught in the machinery.”
4. “It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

Back

“It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

Front

Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him? Options: "I don't see the money... and I bet I never will." , "We're going to be rich and famous", "If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy", "I expect to find the cash in a big bag"

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"I don't see the money... and I bet I never will." 

Front

In "The Monkey's Paw," which detail foreshadows the effect of Mr. White's first wish? Options: There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing., Mr. White faints after the monkey's paw moves in his hand., Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor., Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.

Back

There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing.

Front

Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw? Options: He doesn’t believe the paw can grant wishes., He plans to sell the monkey’s paw to make money., He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it., He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

Back

He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it.

Front

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

Back

throws the paw onto the fire.

Front

What detail foreshadows that Morris’s story about the monkey’s paw may be true?

Back

Mr. White feels the paw move.

Front

What is the difference between Mr. White's attitude and Morris's attitude about the monkey's paw?

Back

Morris takes the matter seriously, but Mr. White questions the paw's power.

Front

Using inference, why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?

Back

The paw was evil.