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Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
Why did the father feel guilty about winning the chess game?
  1. He usually loses everything
  2. He hated to win
  3. He had been distracting the son throughout the game
  4. His son has low self-esteem
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
What was Mr. White's first wish?
  1. To be an emperor
  2. 500 pounds
  3. To become rich and famous
  4. 200 pounds
Grade 7 The Monkey's Paw CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RL.7.1
Which is an example of foreshadowing in the story?
  1. Making wishes on the paw
  2. The chess game at the beginning
  3. Depicting the Whites' home as cozy
  4. The dark and stormy night
Grade 7 The Monkey's Paw
"The Monkey's Paw" would most likely be classified as:
  1. Historical fiction
  2. Horror
  3. Science Fiction
  4. Mystery
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
What did the 1st man who used the monkey's paw wish for his 3rd wish?
  1. A new car
  2. A beautiful wife
  3. Death
Grade 7 The Monkey's Paw
What does Mr. White wish for with his first wish?
  1. To become famous
  2. To become a king or emperor
  3. To get a new job
  4. To get more money
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
What does it mean to say someone has a rubicund of visage?
  1. unhealthy skin
  2. reddish, healthy skin
  3. a bad tan
  4. acne
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
Which of the statements below does "not" account for why the father figured his visitor would not come?
  1. cold climate
  2. wet climate
  3. far out neighborhood
  4. It was a week night
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
What happens to Herbert at work?
  1. He breaks his leg.
  2. He gets caught and killed in the machinery.
  3. He wins a bet with his coworkers.
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
Who is the 3rd person to use the monkey's paw?
  1. Mrs. White
  2. Herbert White
  3. Mr. White
Grade 7 The Monkey's Paw CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RL.7.3
Which superstition is discussed in the story?
  1. Bad things come in threes.
  2. Never cross a black cat's path.
  3. Breaking a mirror brings bad luck.
  4. Friday the 13th is cursed.
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
What was Mr. White's 2nd wish?
  1. Another 200 pounds
  2. For Herbert to be alive again
  3. To have another son
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
How many people can use the monkey's paw?
  1. 3
  2. 2
  3. 4
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
What does the word "condoling" mean in the story? The father mentioned that he condoled the visitor as he came through the door.
  1. To slap
  2. To greet
  3. To look at someone in disgust
  4. To put someone out the door
Grade 7 The Monkey's Paw
What is the name of the son in the story?
  1. Henry White
  2. Harry White
  3. John White
  4. Herbert White
Grade 7 The Monkey's Paw CCSS: CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.4, RL.7.4, L.7.4
Macabre:
  1. Dealing with death and gruesome subjects
  2. A type of magic show
  3. Committing a crime and being found guilty
  4. A type of realistic fiction
Grade 8 The Monkey's Paw
What is the 1st wish of Mr. White?
  1. 200 pounds
  2. A bigger house
  3. To travel to India
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