Question

What is the climax of a story?(1 point)
Responses

The introduction of characters
The introduction of characters

The most intense or turning point of the plot
The most intense or turning point of the plot

The solution to the main conflict
The solution to the main conflict

The setting description
The setting description
Question 2
Which of the following is an example of a plot twist?(1 point)
Responses

A hero saves the day
A hero saves the day

A character takes a walk in the park
A character takes a walk in the park

A storm rolls in
A storm rolls in

A villain turns out to be the hero’s long-lost sibling
A villain turns out to be the hero’s long-lost sibling
Question 3
What is the main plot twist in "The Monkey’s Paw"?(1 point)
Responses

The family becomes wealthy and lives happily ever after.
The family becomes wealthy and lives happily ever after.

The monkey’s paw grants wishes exactly as the wisher intended.
The monkey’s paw grants wishes exactly as the wisher intended.

The family’s wish for money is granted through the tragic death of their son.
The family’s wish for money is granted through the tragic death of their son.

The monkey’s paw is revealed to be fake and has no power.
The monkey’s paw is revealed to be fake and has no power.
Question 4
In "The Monkey’s Paw", which quote best shows foreshadowing of something bad happening?(1 point)
Responses

“The first man had his three wishes. Yes, I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death.”
“The first man had his three wishes. Yes, I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death.”

“It’s just a bit of what you might call magic.”
“It’s just a bit of what you might call magic.”

“It had a spell put on it by an old fakir.”
“It had a spell put on it by an old fakir.”

“It moved,” he cried, with a glance of disgust.
“It moved,” he cried, with a glance of disgust.
Question 5
Which of the following best explains why Mr. White's final wish is part of the falling action?(1 point)
Responses

It increases suspense
It increases suspense

It introduces a new character
It introduces a new character

It begins to resolve the story’s conflict
It begins to resolve the story’s conflict

It reveals the theme
It reveals the theme
Question 6
How does the author use foreshadowing in "The Monkey’s Paw" to create tension throughout the story?(1 point)
Responses

By introducing several characters who disagree with each other
By introducing several characters who disagree with each other

By using humor to distract the reader
By using humor to distract the reader

By dropping subtle hints about the consequences of using the paw
By dropping subtle hints about the consequences of using the paw

By hiding key events until the end

Answer 1

1. The most intense or turning point of the plot

2. A villain turns out to be the hero’s long-lost sibling

3. The family’s wish for money is granted through the tragic death of their son

4. “The first man had his three wishes. Yes, I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death.”

5. It begins to resolve the story’s conflict

6. By dropping subtle hints about the consequences of using the paw