The Monkey's Paw- 8th Grade
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You may not know the origin of the term, but there’s a chance you know about the “monkey’s paw” from television series or other media paying homage over the years to W. W. Jacobs’ 1902 supernatural short story ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ – in which the owner of a monkey’s paw is granted three wishes of their choosing, with unforeseen consequences for whatever it is they wish for. What do you know of the tale?
- 1.
- A.
Peaceful and content
- B.
Dark and disturbing
- C.
Energetic
- D.
Sad and solemn
- 2.
- A.
He found it stuck in a sewer grate on the street.
- B.
The man who owned it previously used his last wish to wish for death. Upon his death, the paw passed to Sergeant-Major Morris.
- C.
His sister gave it to him as a gift of good luck for his 30th birthday.
- D.
He bought it on E-Bay.
- 3.Why do you think Morris tries to burn the paw?
- A.
As he talks to the Whites, he is reminded of the evil consequences that accompany the granting person's wishes.
- B.
It has been said that the only way your wish will come true is by placing it upon a fire.
- C.
He wanted to see the faces in the fire.
- D.
Morris thinks the paw is hideous looking.
- 4.
- A.
He says that he can't wait to fix the house with the money.
- B.
He recites the chant, "Banana, Banana, Banana."
- C.
He says that it seems to him that he has all he wants.
- D.
He says that he will never have to work another day in his life again.
- 5.
- A.
He didn't love his son.
- B.
He's not even sure that his son is dead.
- C.
He wants his son to rest in peace.
- D.
He understands that the way the wishes are answered does not lead to a happy outcome.
- 6.Mr. White's first wish is for
- A.
World peace.
- B.
200 pounds.
- C.
400 pounds.
- D.
300 pounds.
- 7.What happens as a result of this wish?
- A.
He finds the 200 pounds in an envelope.
- B.
His son, Herbert, dies from an "accident" at work.
- C.
He never receives the money.
- D.
He gets more than 200 pounds.
- 8.Mr. White's second wish is for...
- A.
His son to come back alive.
- B.
More money.
- C.
A vacation from home.
- D.
A new house.
- 9.What happens as a result of this wish?
- A.
His wife dies.
- B.
There is a mysterious knock at the door.
- C.
He learns that his son never died.
- D.
He sues Herbert's work for 200 pounds.
- 10.We infer that Mr. White's third wish is for...
- A.
His life to end peacefully.
- B.
His son to remain dead.
- C.
His son to come back to life.
- D.
His wife to stop crying.
- 11.What happens as a result of this wish?
- A.
Mr. White dies.
- B.
The knocking at the front door stops.
- C.
His son moves home.
- D.
His wife wins the Florida lottery.
- 12.Sergeant Majot-Morris suggests to the Whites that the monkey's paw brings
- A.
Grief.
- B.
Happiness.
- C.
Good luck.
- D.
Contentment.
- 13.
- A.
He cannot wait to try it
- B.
He wants to destroy it immediately.
- C.
He does not think it will work.
- D.
He wants to sell it.
- 14.What did the monkey's paw most likely bring to Sergeant-Major Morris?
- A.
Great joy
- B.
Many riches
- C.
Peace and harmony
- D.
Great sadness
- 15.Herbert is killed when he
- A.
Tries to steal 200 pounds.
- B.
Is caught in a terrible storm.
- C.
Travels to India.
- D.
Is caught in the machinery at work.
- 16."Be happy with what you have" is an example of a
- A.
Topic.
- B.
Theme.
- C.
Climax.
- D.
Prompt.
- 17.Which of the following situations would be the climax of the story?
- A.
Sergeant-Major Morris placing the monkey's paw in the fire.
- B.
Herbert knocking on the White's front door.
- C.
Mrs. White crying in the morning.
- D.
Mr. White receiving the paw from Sergeant-Major Morris.
- 18.The resolution of the story is
- A.
The son returning home.
- B.
They are given 200 pounds.
- C.
There is not no resolution.
- D.
Mr. White makes a second wish.
- 19.Mr. White wishing for 200 pounds is
- A.
The exposition.
- B.
Part of the rising action.
- C.
The resolution.
- D.
The climax.
- 20.Mr. White feels guilty for causing Herbert's death. This is an example of
- A.
Internal conflict
- B.
External conflict
- C.
Mood
- D.
Point of View
- 21.A grimace is most often a sign of
- A.
Relief
- B.
Pain
- C.
Gratitude
- 22.Which people probably face the most peril in their work?
- A.
Librarians
- B.
Architects
- C.
Police Officers
- 23.Events that stretch your credulity are
- A.
Pleasing
- B.
Not believable
- C.
Very violent
- 24.If you believe that fate determines your future, you are most likely to
- A.
Let events happen.
- B.
Control events.
- C.
Believe in free will.
- 25.A traveler would be most likely to survey a
- A.
Meal.
- B.
Ticket.
- C.
Map.
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