The Monkey's Paw selection test 8th grade literature Fall
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Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story.
He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered
with it did so to their sorrow.
How does this sentence best illustrate the theme of the text?
It illustrates that believing in the power of the monkey's paw could ruin people's lives.
Read the sentence below from paragraph 40 of the story.
"Better let it burn," said the soldier solemnly.
This sentence is important to the text because it —
predicts that something bad will come from the monkey's paw
Read the following sentence from paragraph 64 of the story.
". . . and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as
you pocket your ill-gotten gains."
Which statement best describes how this sentence foreshadows the events to
come?
It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.
Read the following sentence from paragraph 71 of the story.
All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman's
knock, when she found that the post brought a tailor's bill.
The author includes this sentence most likely to —
reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey's paw more than she lets on
Read paragraphs 118-121.
He went down in the darkness, and felt his way to the parlor, and then to the
mantelpiece. The talisman was in its place, and a horrible fear that the unspoken
wish might bring his mutilated son before him ere he could escape from the room
seized upon him, and he caught his breath as he found that he had lost the
direction of the door. His brow cold with sweat, he felt his way round the table,
and groped along the wall until he found himself in the small passage with the
unwholesome thing in his hand.
Even his wife's face seemed changed as he entered the room. It was white and
expectant, and to his fears seemed to have an unnatural look upon it. He was
afraid of her.
"Wish!" she cried, in a strong voice.
"It is foolish and wicked," he faltered.
What do the paragraphs reveal about Mr. White?
He knows that the monkey's paw is dangerous.
Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?
When Mrs. White remembers they have two more wishes
The scene in the film clip when Mr. White sees a flash of Herbert in his coffin is
important because it —
foreshadows what will happen
Which quote from the film clip best illustrates the theme of desperation?
i can't open the door!
2023 Verified
Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story.
He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered
with it did so to their sorrow.
How does this sentence best illustrate the theme of the text?
It illustrates that believing in the power of the monkey's paw could ruin people's lives.
Read the sentence below from paragraph 40 of the story.
"Better let it burn," said the soldier solemnly.
This sentence is important to the text because it —
predicts that something bad will come from the monkey's paw
Read the following sentence from paragraph 64 of the story.
". . . and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as
you pocket your ill-gotten gains."
Which statement best describes how this sentence foreshadows the events to
come?
It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.
Read the following sentence from paragraph 71 of the story.
All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman's
knock, when she found that the post brought a tailor's bill.
The author includes this sentence most likely to —
reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey's paw more than she lets on
Read paragraphs 118-121.
He went down in the darkness, and felt his way to the parlor, and then to the
mantelpiece. The talisman was in its place, and a horrible fear that the unspoken
wish might bring his mutilated son before him ere he could escape from the room
seized upon him, and he caught his breath as he found that he had lost the
direction of the door. His brow cold with sweat, he felt his way round the table,
and groped along the wall until he found himself in the small passage with the
unwholesome thing in his hand.
Even his wife's face seemed changed as he entered the room. It was white and
expectant, and to his fears seemed to have an unnatural look upon it. He was
afraid of her.
"Wish!" she cried, in a strong voice.
"It is foolish and wicked," he faltered.
What do the paragraphs reveal about Mr. White?
He knows that the monkey's paw is dangerous.
Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?
When Mrs. White remembers they have two more wishes
The scene in the film clip when Mr. White sees a flash of Herbert in his coffin is
important because it —
foreshadows what will happen
Which quote from the film clip best illustrates the theme of desperation?
i can't open the door!
