The Monkey's Paw

Why can't Mrs. White open the door?

(a)  

• The lock is jammed

• She can't find the key

• Something is blocking the door

• The bolt is too high

Why doesn't Mr. White want to wish a second time?

• He does not miss Herbert as much as Mrs. White

• He does not believe that the monkey's paw is magic

• He understands that a wish will likely come with bad consequences

• He is afraid the monkey's paw will come to life again

Which group of words from the story best represents the MOOD between Mr. White's second wish and this third wish?

(a)  

• scraping, creaking, frantically
• boy, Herbert, forgot

• house, bed, listening

• staircase, wife, courage

Who first suggested that Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?

(a)  

• Sgt. Major Morris

• Herbert
• Mr. White

• Mrs. White

Who is Sergeant-Major Morris?

• the man who tells Mr. and Mrs. White their son died.

• the man who brings the Whites the monkey paw.

• Herbert's father

• Mrs. White's husband

Who is Herbert?

• the man who tells Mr. and Mrs. White their son died.

• the man who brings the Whites the monkey paw.

• the son who died as compensation for the two hundred pounds

• Mrs. White's husband

How many wishes were granted in "The Monkey's Paw"?

Which event in "The Monkey's Paw" signals the resolution of the story?

• Sergeant Major Morris visits the Whites.

• Mr. White makes his second wish on the paw.

• Mr. White searches for the monkey's paw to make a third wish.

• There was no one at the door when Mr. White looks out.

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.

A theme is...

• An author's opinion about a certain topic

• The most exciting moment in a story

• The lesson a reader is meant to learn from a story