Question 1

Where is Mrs. White at the beginning of the book?

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Her home.

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A hospital.

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Her church.

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Her school.

Question 2

Which line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?

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“I don't see the money … and I bet I never shall.”

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“I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag ….”

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“If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy ….”

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“Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy.”

Question 3

What fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?

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She is a loving mother.

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She does not believe in the monkey's paw.

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She is very angry.

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She does not fear death.

Question 4

What is “The Monkey's Paw” about?

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a magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family

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a monkey's paw that grants three wishes to three different people

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an unsuspecting son who dies as a result of his mother's greed

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a retired sergeant major who brings a magical monkey's paw home from India

Question 5

Which line helps you predict that the first wish will come true?

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“As I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake.”

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“I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed.”

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“Never mind, though; there's no harm done.”

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“I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact.”

Question 6

The effect of the first wish is foreshadowed when

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there is a crash from the piano, which Herbert is playing.

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Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.

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Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.

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Mr. White faints.

Question 7

Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time?

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He realizes his wishes can have bad consequences.

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He is so grief-stricken that he forgets the paw.

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He does not believe the paw can grant wishes.

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He has become angry since Herbert's death.

Question 8

In the resolution of “The Monkey's Paw,” what happens to Herbert?

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He returns to the grave.

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He is killed in an accident.

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He mocks the monkey's paw.

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He beats his father at chess.

Question 9

In “The Monkey's Paw,” which line spoken by Mr. White hints that the wishes can only change his life for the worse?

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“It seems to me I've got all I want.”

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“There's no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same.”

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“The things happened so naturally ….”

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“And what is there special about it?”

Question 10

What is a reasonable guess about what the third wish?

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That Herbert  rest in peace.

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That their family is strong.

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That Herbert is happy with his life.

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That the money they need get delivered

Question 11

What time of day does this book start?

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Night

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Morning

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Dawn

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Afternoon

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