The Monkey's Paw HMH Quiz

How does this sentence illustrate the theme of the story:

He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.

• It implies that nobody should try to control their own fate or the lives of other people.

• It suggests that believing only in the power of fate can ruin people’s lives.

• It suggests that believing only in the power of fate can ruin people’s lives

• It implies that only some people should have power over the lives or fate of others.

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Why is this sentence is important to the text?

“Better let it burn,” said the soldier solemnly.

• It illustrates how the soldier thinks the monkey’s paw is worthless.

• It hints that nobody really believes in the magic of the monkey’s paw.

• It predicts that something bad will come from the monkey’s paw.

• It explains why the soldier does not want the monkey’s paw.

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Which statement best describes how these sentences foreshadow the events to come?

He gazed at the dying fire and saw faces in it. Shockingly, he saw a horrible monkey-like face.

• It points to the idea that Herbert will be harmed.

• It hints that some kind of evil will visit the family.

• It suggests that the White family is in need of money.

• It shows that Herbert believes monsters are real.

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What do the following statements made by Mr. White reveal about him?

"Was one not enough?" he demanded fiercly.

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"It is foolish and wicked," he said.

• He knows everything will be okay if he can just make one more wish.

• He doesn't want to spend one of his wishes trying to bring their son back.

• He doesn't want to touch the disgusting monkey's paw.

• He knows the monkey's paw is dangerous.

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Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?

• When Mr. White is in bed staring at the candle.

• When Mrs. White remembers they have two more wishes.

• When Mrs. White is trying to open the door.

• When Mr. White realizes how they can use the second wish.

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The scene in the film clip when Mr. White sees a flash of Herbert in his coffin is important because it-

• shows that a badly injured Herbert is rising from the grave.

• shows what the monkey's paw will do to anyone who uses its wishes.

• suggests that the monkey's paw has a sense of justice.

• suggests that Mr. White has a vivid imagination.

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Which quote from the film clip most clearly conveys a mood of desperation?

• It is colder for my son.

• You're afraid of your own son.

• I can't open the door!

• You killed my son!

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Which quote from the film clip most clearly conveys a mood of accusation?

• It is foolish and wicked!

• You're afraid of your own son.

• Go down and get it quickly, and wish our boy alive again.

• You killed my son!

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Why does the author of the story introduce Sergeant-Major Morris?

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• The author wants to show how the monkey's paw comes into the White household.

• The author wants to emphasize the importance of the friendship between Sergeant Morris and the Herbert White.

• The author wants to illustrate the dangers of using the paw.

• The author uses this character to convey the message that "fate rules people's lives and that those who interfere with it do so to their sorrow."

• The author wants to add historical truth and context to the story.

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Which of the following are true of the film clip but not true of the written story?

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• It ends with Mr. White lying dead at Mrs. White's grave.

• Mrs. White says, "you killed my son" to Mr. White.

• It ends with Mr. White using the final wish to wish Herbert dead again.

• Mr. White reluctantly follows Mrs. White's order to use their second wish to wish Herbert alive again.

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