
The Monkeys Paw Theme and Foreshadowing
Authored by Danielle Fulton-reed
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?
The power of wishes
The dangers of curiosity
The importance of family bonds
The consequences of interfering with fate
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is foreshadowed by the sergeant-major's warning about the monkey's paw?
The danger and consequences of using the paw to make wishes.
The monkey's paw is a harmless trinket with no real power.
The monkey's paw is a valuable artifact that should be sold for a high price.
The sergeant-major is trying to trick the family into giving him the monkey's paw.
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the theme of the monkey's paw relate to real life?
The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the consequences of impulsive and selfish wishes.
The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the benefits of taking risks.
The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the power of positive thinking.
The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the importance of following rules.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?
The monkey's paw symbolizes good luck and fortune.
The monkey's paw symbolizes the importance of family and relationships.
The monkey's paw symbolizes the danger and consequences of interfering with fate or trying to change one's destiny.
The monkey's paw symbolizes the power of wishes and desires.
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of foreshadowing in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
The monkey's paw is described as having a spell put on it by an old fakir.
Mrs. White wishes for her son to come back to life using the monkey's paw.
The White family receives the monkey's paw as a gift from a friend.
Sergeant-Major Morris warns the White family about the consequences of using the monkey's paw and tells them about the previous owner's wishes.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the sergeant-major throw the monkey's paw into the fire?
To keep it as a souvenir.
To test if it really has magical powers.
To destroy the paw and end its curse.
To prevent anyone else from using it and suffering its consequences.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the mood created by the foreshadowing in 'The Monkey's Paw'?
calm and peaceful
exciting and thrilling
suspenseful and ominous
happy and joyful
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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