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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?Morris tells Mr. White that wishing for money is sensible.Mr. White wants to replace the money he paid for the paw.It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he isangry that she awakened him.afraid that his second wish has come true.weakened by his grief.concerned that the house will be too cold.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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.
- 5. Multiple ChoicePeril meanswarning.evil.accident.danger.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a grimace?the area around the eyesa muscle twitch in the legsa facial expression of disgustpain brought on by grief
- 7. Multiple ChoiceSomeone who believes in fate believesthat 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.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat does credulity mean?the feeling of giving in to anothera tendency to believe too readilythe manner of reacting to a shockan honor received for years of work
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCompensation isa promise to pay for something over time.work done in order to pay bills.a trade agreement between countries.money received as a payment.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him?"I don't see the money... and I bet I never will.""We're going to be rich and famous""If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy""I expect to find the cash in a big bag"
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMr. White's second wish, for his son to return, is included in which part of the plot?rising actionclimaxconflictfalling action
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich event most clearly introduces the climax of "The Monkey's Paw"?Sergeant Major Morris advises Mr. White to throw the paw into the fire.The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news to the Whites.The Whites hear knocking on the door after their second wish.Mr. and Mrs. White both struggle for different reasons
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceUsing inference, why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?He wanted to keep all the wishes for himself.If he sold the paw, he'd be cursed.The paw was a gift from his great-grandfather.The paw was evil.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat mood do you find in the story when the Whites stop speaking to one another after Herbert's death?hopeless griefquiet thoughthurtful angersilent blame
- 17. Multiple ChoiceSergeant-Major Morris infers that using the paw will only bring the familyhappinesssadnesshumiliationluck
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat were Mr. White and his son doing while waiting for the sergeant-major to arrive?Having an argumentPlaying chessFixing the roof of their cottageLooking at the monkey's paw
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened as a result of the first wish?A new pipe appeared on the mantle.His son was crushed to death at work and Mr. White received a settlement.His wife died and was therefore "cured of her illness".Two hundred pounds were found in his mailbox.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat can the reader infer was Mr. White's third wish?That his son would come back to them healthy.That he had never made a first wish.That he had never met Sergeant-Major Morris.That his son would go back to the grave.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the paw represent throughout the story?greedluckhappinessanger
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy couldn't Mr. White think of anything he wanted to wish for?He was scared to make a wish.Herbert and Mrs. White were arguing.He had everything he already wanted.He had too many ideas to narrow it down.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the first owner of the monkey's paw wish for?Millions of poundsLoveSafetyDeath
- 24. Multiple ChoiceHow do you know Mrs. White wants to use the paw to wish Herbert back?She tricks her husband into giving her the paw back.She sits all night and cries.She demands, "I want that paw back now!"She asks, "You didn't burn it up, did you?"
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Mr. White say happened when he made the wish?The paw twisted in his hand like a snake.The paw made a spark in his hand.Nothing.The paw grabbed him.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceSgt. Major Morris could be described asjoyfulcuriouseasy goingserious
- 27. Multiple ChoiceTo protect the Whites from any negative consequences of the paw, Sgt. Major Morris did all EXCEPTthrew the paw in the firetold them to wish for something sensibletried to get it backmentioned the man who wished for death
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mrs. White demand from her husband after their son's death?to take her back to the cemetarya divorcethe monkey's paw to wish her son alive againmore money to buy things
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Mr. White think it is wise to wish Herbert back to life?It isn't good to mess with the dead.He's afraid the wish will bring more bad to the family.He thinks Herbert would be confused.He thinks Herbert's body would be mutilated from the machinery.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhen Mr. White says, "For God's sake don't let it in," we can reasonably infer thatMr. White is afraid of what his son might look like coming back from the dead.Mr. White really doesn't want his son to be alive again.Mr. White is afraid Herbert is seeking revenge on his parents.Mr. White thinks the company is coming back for their money.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the knocking on the door stop?Herbert got tired of waiting and left.Mr. White's third wish DIDN'T work.Mr. White's third wish DID work.Mrs. White throws open the door.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the overall mood of "The Monkey's Paw?"HopefulLight-heartedSuspensefulSerious
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWho is the author of "The Monkey's Paw?"J. J. JacobsQ. Q TipW. W. WindamW.W. Jacobs
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