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“The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs
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English
10 HonorsTest
StudyA
Guide
Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best answers the question.
1. Why does Morris grow pale after he makes his third wish on the monkey’s paw?
A. The idea of magic frightens him.
B. He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.
C. He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.
D. He is ashamed of believing in the monkey’s paw.
2. Which detail foreshadows the effect of the first wish?
A. There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing.
B. Mr. White faints after the monkey’s paw moves in his hand.
C. Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.
D. Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.
3. How does the family feel in the morning after Morris’s visit?
A. relaxed and relieved
B. anxious and upset
C. angry and confused
D. joyful and amazed
4. Which line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?
A. “I don’t see the money . . . and I bet I never shall.”
B. “Why, we’re going to be rich, and famous, and happy.”
C. “If you only cleared the house, you’d be quite happy. . . .”
D. “I expect you’ll find the cash tied up in a big bag. . . .”
5. How do Mrs. White and Herbert regard Mr. White?
A. as a hopeless romantic
B. as a tiresome bore
C. as a cruel tyrant
D. as a lovable fool
6. What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites?
A. the body of their son
B. two hundred pounds
C. the monkey’s paw
D. a bill
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7. What fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?
A. She is a loving mother.
B. She does not fear death.
C. She does not believe in the monkey’s paw.
D. She is very angry.
8. In “The Monkey’s Paw,” what is outside the door after the second wish?
A. the man from Maw and Meggins
B. Herbert’s body, back from the dead
C. the holy fakir
D. Morris
9. Which detail foreshadows the results of the third wish?
A. The monkey’s paw wriggles in Mr. White’s grasp.
B. Morris urges the Whites to burn the monkey’s paw.
C. Herbert goes off cheerfully to work.
D. Mrs. White claims she could never fear the child she has nursed.
10. What does this line spoken by Mr. White help you predict?
“It seems to me I’ve got all I want.”
A. that
B. that
C. that
D. that
he will wish for a large sum of money
the wishes can only change his life for the worse
his wife will force him to wish for something
he will regret it if he doesn’t make a wish
Vocabulary and Grammar
11. In what way is Mr. White much maligned?
A. He is teased and criticized by his family.
B. He is greatly praised by his son.
C. He is ignored by his wife and son.
D. He is treated with kindness by his wife.
12. When Mrs. White reacts apathetically, what is she feeling?
A. fascination
B. deep confusion
C. terrible fear
D. lack of interest
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13. Which sentence contains four common nouns?
A. Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance
between mother and son.
B. He put down the empty glass, and sighing softly, shook it again.
C. His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their
light laughter jarred somewhat.
D. Herbert sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces
in it.
Essay
14. In “The Monkey’s Paw,” many details foreshadow future events. In an essay, identify
two examples of foreshadowing from the selection, and explain in detail the specific
future events they suggest.
15. What might have happened if the Whites had opened the door when the knocking
occurred? In an essay, explain your prediction. Identify details in “The Monkey’s
Paw” along with any prior knowledge of human nature or horror stories that helped
you make the prediction.
16. Thinking About the Big Question: Is there a difference between reality and
truth? In “The Monkey’s Paw,” both Mr. and Mrs. White believe that the monkey’s
paw has magical powers. But what if the paw isn’t really magical? What other explanation might there be for the story’s events? In a brief essay, explain how the story’s
events could have happened without any magic.
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