"The Monkey's Paw" Study Guide Review

In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. What type of mood is established in the beginning of the story?

• ominous

• eerie

• mysterious

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Where is the story set?

• at the country club

• in an isolated house

• in the town squre

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How does the White family

first react to the sight of the monkey’s paw?

• Mr. White and Herbert are

  interested, but Mrs. White is disgusted.

• Mr. and Mrs. White are

  interested, but Herbert is suspicious.

• Mrs. White is surprised,

  but Herbert and Mr. White are irritated.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sergeant Major Morris’ face whitens when he reveals that he has had three wishes. What can you infer about the paw?

• We can infer about the paw that is the wishes get you what you want, however usually have negative process for you to obtain your wish.

• We can infer about the paw that the wishes makes you rich beyond your beliefs.

• We can infer about the paw that the wishes you get are what you want and always have a positive outcome.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What was the first man’s third wish? How might this be an example of foreshadowing?

• The first man's third wish was death. This might foreshadow somethings in the book because it reveals the negativity on the Monkey's Paw

• The first man's third wish was for money. This might foreshadow that the Whites will become rich.

• The first man's third wish was for a new house. This might foreshadow that the Whites will finally be able to move.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does sergeant-major

think of the monkey’s paw?

• hesitant

• serious

• playful

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is Mr. White’s first wish? Explain

• a new car

• a new horse

• 200 pounds

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the family’s attitude when they make their wish?

• hesitant

• serious

• playful

What does Mr. White see in the fire the night of his first wish?

• horrible faces

• flowers

• money

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes how Herbert is feeling when he sits by the fire?

• uneasy

• lonely

• unconcerned

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4