12 questions
How does the paragraph below MAINLY add to the development of Mr. White?
It shows Mr. White’s frustration with losing in friendly competition.
It explains the specific location of the White household, which is important.
It demonstrates Mr. White’s unhappiness with his current lot in life.
It shows the Whites’ mistrust in other people and disdain for society.
What do the following lines MAINLY reveal about Mrs. White?
She is typically a busy-body and does not have time for her family.
She is elderly and needs her husband and son to care for her often.
She is typically more reserved and passive than her husband.
She cares about etiquette and properness more than Mr. White.
What is MOST LIKELY the author’s intent in the following passage (paragraph 29)?
To show that the soldier does not want to be visiting the White family
To add humor to the story by calling attention to odd behavior
To call the reader’s attention to the soldier’s dislike for the young boy and his question
To foreshadow the unfortunate events that will later happen because of the paw
Which of the following selections BEST identifies a theme of the story?
Never place your trust in strangers.
Be careful what you wish for.
Be careful with the unknown.
Familial bonds are everlasting.
Match this quote to the character who said it: “Better let it burn.”
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Sergeant-Major Morris
Herbert White
Match this quote to the character who said it: “It's my boy! It's Herbert!"
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Sergeant-Major Morris
Herbert White
Match this quote to the character who said it: “Well don't break into the money before I come back."
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Sergeant-Major Morris
Herbert White
Match this quote to the character who said it: “I dare say. But for all that, the thing moved in my hand; that I'll swear to."
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Sergeant-Major Morris
Herbert White
Choose the word that best fits the blank: The _____ amazed the crowd when they safely walked across the hot coals as if by magic.
proffered
fakirs
talisman
resignation
Choose the word that best fits the blank: The piece of sea glass I found last summer is my new good luck _____.
proffered
fakirs
talisman
resignation
In the Simpson's version of The Monkey's Paw, which characters' wishes have NO negative outcomes? SELECT TWO
Maggie
Bart
Lisa
Homer
Flanders (the neighbor)
In the Simpson's version of the Monkey's Paw, what traits ARE TRUE of the paw in the show that are NOT TRUE of the paw in the story? SELECT TWO
The paw grants four wishes
Wishes take considerable time (minutes or days) to come true
Wishes are limited to only men
Wishes are not limited to one person
After three uses, the paw no longer has any "magic"