The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs

Last updated over 7 years ago

5 questions

Note from the author:

This is a formative about the Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs.  I give it out on Monday and give my kids a chance to work through it at their own pace throughout the week.  It consists of a link to the story, a 15 minute video of a play, accompanying questions, and a link to an author page.  

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The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs

Last updated over 7 years ago

5 questions

Note from the author:

This is a formative about the Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs.  I give it out on Monday and give my kids a chance to work through it at their own pace throughout the week.  It consists of a link to the story, a 15 minute video of a play, accompanying questions, and a link to an author page.  

Click here to read the story.  

Directions:  Read each question carefully and answer it completely.  When answering questions, be sure to respond in complete sentences and use your best academic grammar.

Question 1

What is the mood of this story? Use textual evidence to support your reasoning.

Question 2

Why did Sgt. Major Morris throw the paw on the fire?

Question 3

There is something different in the relationship between the father and the son that is apparant in the video, but not in the text. What is it?

Question 4

Do you believe that it was magic, fate, or coincidence that caused the White's wishes to come true? Explain your thoughts in a minimum of three sentences.

Question 5

Explore this site. Read about the author. Find three interesting facts and type them here.

Click here to read the story.  

Directions:  Read each question carefully and answer it completely.  When answering questions, be sure to respond in complete sentences and use your best academic grammar.

Question 1

What is the mood of this story? Use textual evidence to support your reasoning.

Question 2

Why did Sgt. Major Morris throw the paw on the fire?

Question 3

There is something different in the relationship between the father and the son that is apparant in the video, but not in the text. What is it?

Question 4

Do you believe that it was magic, fate, or coincidence that caused the White's wishes to come true? Explain your thoughts in a minimum of three sentences.

Question 5