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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich detail foreshadows the effect of the first wish?The wind outside got stronger and a door banged upstairs.Mr. White faints after the monkey's paw moves in his hand.Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow does the family feel in the morning after Morris's visit?Relaxed and relievedAnxious and upsetAngry and confusedJoyful and amazed
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?“I don't see the money … and I bet I never shall.”“Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy.”“If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy ….”D. “I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag ….”5. How do Mrs. White and Herbert regard Mr. White?A. As a hopeless romanticB. As a tiresome boreC. As a cruel tyrantD. As a lovable fool6. What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites?A. The body of their sonB. Two hundred poundsC. The monkey's pawD. A bill7. What fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?DiscussA. She is a loving mother.B. She does not fear death.C. She does not believe in the monkey's paw.D. She is very angry.8. In “The Monkey's Paw,” what is outside the door after the second wish?DiscussA. The man from Maw and MegginsB. Herbert's body, back from the deadC. The holy fakirD. Morris9. Which detail foreshadows the results of the third wish?A. The monkey's paw wriggles in Mr. White's grasp.B. Morris urges the Whites to burn the monkey's paw.C. Herbert goes off cheerfully to work.D. Mrs. White claims she could never fear the child she has nursed.10. What does this line spoken by Mr. White help you predict? “It seems to me I've got all I want.”A. That he will wish for a large sum of moneyB. That the wishes can only change his life for the worseC. That his wife will force him to wish for somethingD. That he will regret it if he doesn't make a wish11. What is “The Monkey's Paw” about?A. A retired sergeant major who brings a magical monkey's paw home from IndiaB. An unsuspecting son who dies as a result of his mother's greedC. A monkey's paw that grants three wishes to three different peopleD. A magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family12. Morris grows pale after his third wish on the monkey's paw becauseA. He is frightened by the idea of magic.B. He is trying not to laugh as he fools his easily tricked friends.C. He is recalling the horrible effects of his wishes.D. He is ashamed of believing in the power of the monkey's paw.13. The man who Morris says wished for death probably did so becauseDiscussA. He had become very ill and was in great pain.B. His wishes had caused horrible things to happen.C. He had wished for everlasting life and did not really want it.D. He had killed everyone he loved with his wishes.14. Which line helps you predict that the first wish will come true?DiscussA. “I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact.”B. “Never mind, though; there's no harm done.”C. “As I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake.”D. “I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed.”15. The effect of the first wish is foreshadowed whenDiscussA. There is a crash from the piano, which Herbert is playing.B. Mr. White faints.C. Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.D. Mr. White loses the chess game to his son. Back to topRelated QuizzesThe Pathfinder - Chapter 7The Great Gatsby Ch. 7-8 QuizThis Is The Chapter 7 QuizThe Courtroom Amendments (5, 6, 7) Quiz"the Monkey's Paw"Related TopicsBookFictionHolidayJudaismPeopleWritingFeatured QuizzesWhich Disney Prince Is Your True Love?Who Will Be Your Generous Santa Claus?Christmas QuizWhat Were You In Your Past Life?Are You Going To Be Rich?“I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag ….”
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Mrs. White and Herbert think of Mr. White and the paw?That he is right for asking Morris for the paw.That he is a fool for his thoughts.That he is cruel and evil.That he is a loving father.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites?The body of their sonTwo hundred poundsThe monkey's pawA bill
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?She is a loving mother.She does not fear death.She does not believe in the monkey's paw.She is very angry.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn “The Monkey's Paw,” what is outside the door after the second wish?The man from Maw and MegginsHerbert's body, back from the deadThe holy fakirMorris
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich detail foreshadows the results of the third wish?The monkey's paw twists in Mr. White's hand.Morris urges the Whites to burn the monkey's paw.Moriss agrees to give them the monkey's paw with no hesitation.Mrs. White's face was pale and she looked mad.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this line spoken by Mr. White help you predict? “It seems to me I've got all I want.”That he will wish for a large sum of moneyThat the wishes can only change his life for the worseThat his wife will force him to wish for somethingThat he will regret it if he doesn't make a wish
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is “The Monkey's Paw” about?A retired sergeant major who brings a magical monkey's paw home from IndiaAn unsuspecting son who dies as a result of his mother's greedA monkey's paw that grants three wishes to three different peopleA magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMorris grows pale after his third wish on the monkey's paw becauseHe is frightened by the idea of magic.He is trying not to laugh as he fools his easily tricked friends.He is recalling the horrible effects of his wishes.He is ashamed of believing in the power of the monkey's paw.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe man who Morris says wished for death probably did so becauseHe had become very ill and was in great pain.His wishes had caused horrible things to happen.He had wished for everlasting life and did not really want it.He had killed everyone he loved with his wishes.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich line helps you predict that the first wish will come true?“I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact.”“Never mind, though; there's no harm done.”“As I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake.”“I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed.”
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe effect of the first wish is foreshadowed whenThere is a crash from the piano, which Herbert is playing.Mr. White faints.Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Morris grow pale after he makes his third wish on the monkey's paw?The idea of magic frightens him.He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.
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