Eng II-H Monkey's Paw/Moment Gun Went Off
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- Q1
How long did Sergeant Major Morris serve in India?
twenty one years
twelve years
twelve months
twenty one months
30s - Q2
What is the best synonym for avaricious?
greedy
lonely
cruel
desperate
30s - Q3
What events are occurring at this point in the Monkey's Paw, "A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man."?
the son is playing the piano while the father is making a wish with the paw
the father is trying to throw the paw onto the fire while the guest is playing the piano
the guest is trying to throw the paw onto the fire while the father is playing the piano
the son is at the piano, playing, and then makes a wish with the paw
30s - Q4
The setting in the beginning of the story can be best described as
a calm summer night
a stormy summer night
a cool winter day
a stormy winter night
30s - Q5
Which line is an example of the author's use of foreshadowing in the story?
"...it's just a bit of what you might call magic, perhaps.."
"It has caused enough mischief already."
"The old man rose with hospital haste..."
"At the third glass, his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk..."
30s - Q6
What aspect of WW Jacob's background most likely contributed to his creation of the character of Sergeant-Major Morris?
Jacobs was a sailor before he became a civil servant.
Jacobs grew up near a Thames river wharf.
Jacob's father was a sailor.
Jacobs grew up in London, England.
30s - Q7
Which line from the story shows the mother's misunderstanding of the news that the mysterious man brings to her and her husband?
"The old woman's face was white, her eyes staring..."
"Is he hurt? demanded the mother wildly."
"The sound of her sobs died away on his ears."
"Oh thank God! said the old woman clasping her hands."
30s - Q8
Which of the following is an important aspect of the Monkey's Paw's setting?
the relative isolation of the cottage
the sergeant-major's recent retirement
the year in which the story occurs
the time between the first wish and its fulfillment
30s - Q9
Which of the following elements of the setting best symbolize the old couple's feelings at the end of the story?
deserted road, cold wind
street lamp, cold wind
street lamp, deserted road
to her side, to the gate
30s - Q10
What is the most important lesson the couple learns in this story?
We should always listen carefully to the warnings of others.
Distinguished guests cannot always be trusted.
There is a difference between getting what we need and getting what we want.
Do not try to change fate, the consequences can be disastrous.
30s - Q11
Who suggests that they wish for two hundred pounds?
Mrs. White
Herbert White
Sergeant Major Morris
an old fakir
30s - Q12
Who tells stories of wild scenes, wars, and plagues?
Mrs. White
Sergeant Major Morris
Herbert White
an old fakir
30s - Q13
Who remembers that there are still two wishes left?
Mrs. White
Sergeant Major Morris
an old fakir
Herbert White
30s - Q14
Who wanted to show that fate rules people's lives?
Sergeant Major Morris
Mrs. White
Herbert White
an old fakir
30s - Q15
Mr. White feels the monkey's paw move in his hand.
truefalseTrue or False30s