"The Monkey's Paw" Literary Analysis Quiz

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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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

A contrast between expectation and reality is called--

• foreshadowing.
• irony.
• mood.
• suspense.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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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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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Foreshadowing: 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.

Characterization: At the end of the story, Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is

• angry that she awakened him.

• afraid that his second wish has come true.

• weakened by his grief.

• concerned that the house will be too cold.

Theme: What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?

• Money is the root of all evil.

• Mothers protect their children.

• Hard work leads to success.

• Be careful what you wish for.

Plot Structure: Which event marks the climax (point of highest tension) of the story?

• Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.

• Herbert dies in an accident.

• There is loud knocking at the door; Mr. White makes his last wish.

• Mrs. White demands that her husband wish for their son to return.

Plot Structure: What is the resolution of the story?

• The door opens and no one is there.

• The fusillade of knocking stops.

• The monkey’s paw is given to a new owner.

• The Whites are given 200 pounds from Herbert’s employer.

Character/conflict: Who or what is the (main) antagonist in the story?

• Sergeant Major Morris

• Herbert White

• the monkey's paw

• the storm outside

Irony: Which of the following is NOT ironic about the Whites’ situation?

• They use the paw to make their lives better, but only misery comes.

• Herbert wanted to wish for money, and only in his death is it received.

• The Whites joke about the power of the paw, but ultimately it brings them unhappiness.

• Mr. Morris warned them about the powers of the paw.