The Monkey's Paw

Which of these lines from the story use setting details to create mood?

• the night was cold and wet

• don't blame me for what happens

• an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy

• the last face was so horrible and simian

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The definition of foreshadowing is...

• the author hinting at something that happened in the past.
• the author showing the point of view through characterization.
• the author hinting at something that will happen later.
• the author hinting at a character's motivation.

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

• Mr. White feels the paw move.
• Herbert beats Mr. White at chess.
• Morris tells stories about his life in India.
• Mr. White says he has all he really wants.

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Which piece of textual evidence from the beginning of the story foreshadows the end?

• "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey's paw or something, Morris?"
• "If you don't want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me."
• "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."
• "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly…

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What was the most likely reason the holy man created the spell placed upon the monkey's paw?

• He wanted something mysterious to sell to make money

• He wanted to cause trouble for people who made wishes

• He wanted to show that people shouldn't mess with fate

• He wanted to show that people were foolish for making wishes

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Someone who believes in fate believes

• that everyone has a choice of wishes.

• in someone else’s point of view.

• there is a power that determines events.

• in strict rules that must be followed.

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What was special about the paw?

• The paw granted unlimited wishes.
• The paw granted 3 wishes.
• The paw was a valuable artifact.
• The paw belonged to a famous king.

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Why does Sgt. Major Morris throw the monkey's paw into the fire?

• He believes that it will bring harm and wants to destroy it

• He is greedy and doesn't want anyone else to have wishes

• It moved and startled him

• The fire is needed for the wishes to work

What was the fate of the man who owned the monkey's paw before the Sergeant?

• He became a famous magician.
• He died.
• He works for Maw & Meggins.
• He became a monkey trainer for the circus.

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

• "If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
• "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."
• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."
• "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

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