The Monkeys Paw Vocabulary

What does the word "frivolous" mean as used to describe Mrs. White's attitude towards the monkey's paw?

• Serious

• Carefree

• Anxious

• Thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'grimace' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) Smile

• B) Frown

• C) Laugh

• D) Cry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Monkey's Paw', what does the word 'fate' refer to?

• A) Luck

• B) Destiny

• C) Chance

• D) Fortune

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the meaning of the word 'credulity' as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) Skepticism

• B) Gullibility

• C) Wisdom

• D) Intelligence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How is the word 'apathy' used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) Interest

• B) Indifference

• C) Passion

• D) Enthusiasm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'mutilated' mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) Healed

• B) Destroyed

• C) Decorated

• D) Cleaned

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'The Monkey's Paw', what does the word 'resignation' imply?

• A) Acceptance

• B) Rejection

• C) Protest

• D) Agreement

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'sinister' mean as used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) Harmless

• B) Evil

• C) Joyful

• D) Bright

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of 'compensation' in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) Reward

• B) Punishment

• C) Gift

• D) Payment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How is the word 'maligned' used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) Praised

• B) Criticized

• C) Ignored

• D) Celebrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4