The Monkey's Paw

What does Mr. White wish for with his first wish?

• to become famous

• to become a king

• to get a new job

• to get more money

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“The Monkey’s Paw” would most likely be classified as:

• Historical Fiction

• Horror

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

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Why did Sergeant Major Morris decide to not sell the Monkey’s paw?

• He thinks no one would buy it

• He wanted to give it as a present

• He is saving it for his kids

• He feels it has caused enough trouble

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Which is an example of foreshadowing in the story?

• Making wishes on the paw

• The chess game at the beginning

• Depicting the White’s home as cozy

• The dark and stormy night

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Which superstition is discussed in the story?

• Bad things come in threes

• Never cross a black cat’s path

• Breaking a mirror is bad luck

• Friday the 13^th is cursed

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What do the White’s receive for the loss of their son?

• his briefcase

• 200 Pounds

• a sympathy card

• 2,000 dollars

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What happens to Herbert at work?

• He breaks his leg

• He gets caught and killed in the machinery

• He wins a bet with his coworkers

• The monkey's paw attacks him

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The overall feeling or atmosphere of a work of literature is called--

• foreshadowing.
• irony.
• mood.
• a parallel episode.

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The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story is called--

• foreshadowing.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.
• irony.

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The uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story is called--

• foreshadowing.
• mood.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.

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