Monkey's Paw Part 3 Comprehension Questions

The Whites receive 200 pounds after making a wish. This is an example of irony because:

• they receive the money as a result of a tragic event, not good fortune.

• they receive more money than they wished for.

• they receive the money immediately after making the wish.

• they receive the money from a lottery win.

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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

Identify the setting of the story as described in the passage: 'In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant.'

• The setting is a huge new cemetery, some two miles distant.

• The setting is a bustling city market.

• The setting is a quiet village by the river.

• The setting is an old abandoned mansion.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The passage says, 'remained in a state of expectation as though something else to happen - something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear.' What literary device is being used here?

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The Whites are feeling _______ after the events described in the passage.

• shocked and distressed

• joyful and relieved

• bored and uninterested

• angry and vengeful

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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

Why was Mrs. White crying in the story excerpt?

• She was crying for her son.

• She was happy about a surprise.

• She was laughing at a joke.

• She was angry with her husband.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Mrs. White want when she screams 'THE PAW!'?

• The monkey's paw

• Her son

• The bracket

• The bed

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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 did Mrs. White do after she cried and laughed together?

• She kissed his cheek.

• She left the room.

• She made some tea.

• She opened the window.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Mr. White's reaction to Mrs. White's request for the monkey's paw is:

• He hesitates and is reluctant to give it to her.

• He immediately gives it to her without question.

• He laughs and ignores her request.

• He angrily refuses to give it to her.

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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

According to the passage, how many wishes are left after the first wish is made?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• None

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why does Mrs. White want Mr. White to use another wish?

• To become rich

• To wish their boy alive again

• To travel the world

• To buy a new house

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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