"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz

You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey's paw is dangerous because he

• arrives at the Whites' house during a storm.

• says the paw can grant three wishes.

• describes the paw as "dried to a mummy."

• throws the paw onto the fire.

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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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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.

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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.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Peril means

• warning.

• evil.

• accident.

• danger.

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What is a grimace?

• the area around the eyes

• a muscle twitch in the legs

• a facial expression of disgust

• pain brought on by grief

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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.

What does credulity mean?

• the feeling of giving in to another

• a tendency to believe too readily

• the manner of reacting to a shock

• an honor received for years of work

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CCSS.L.8.4A

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Compensation is

• a promise to pay for something over time.

• work done in order to pay bills.

• a trade agreement between countries.

• money received as payment.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

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What does Herbert see in the fire the night before he is killed in a factory accident?

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