<p>10th Grade Literature Short Story ATA</p><p>1. What is “The Monkey’s Paw” about? A. a retired sergeant major who brings a magical monkey’s paw home from India B. an unsuspecting son who dies as a result of his mother’s greed C. a monkey’s paw that grants three wishes to three different people D. a magical but evil monkey’s paw that ruins the quiet life of a family</p><p>2. The man who Morris says wished for death probably did so because A. he had become very ill and was in great pain. B. his wishes had caused horrible things to happen. C. he had wished for everlasting life and did not really want it. D. he had killed everyone he loved with his wishes.</p><p>3. The effect of the first wish is foreshadowed when A. there is a crash from the piano, which Herbert is playing. B. Mr. White faints. C. Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor. D. Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.</p><p>4. When a stranger comes to the Whites’ door, Mrs. White first thinks that he has come to A. announce Herbert’s death. B. give Mr. White 200 pounds. C. ask them for the monkey’s paw. D. present a bill from the tailor.</p><p>5. Which aspect of Mrs. White’s character helps you predict what the second wish will be? A. She is a loving mother. B. She has no fear of death. C. She does not believe in magic. D. She is very matter-of-fact.</p><p>6. Which line is an example of foreshadowing? A. “When he went away he was a slip of a youth in the warehouse.” B. “I should like to see those old temples and fakirs and jugglers. . . .” C. “[The monkey’s paw] has caused enough mischief already.” D. “Did you give him anything for it, Father?”</p><p>7. Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time? A. He does not believe the paw can grant wishes. B. He is so grief-stricken that he forgets the paw. C. He has become angry since Herbert’s death. D. He realizes his wishes can have bad consequences.</p><p>8. In the resolution of “The Monkey’s Paw,” what happens to Herbert? A. He is killed in an accident. B. He returns to the grave. C. He mocks the monkey’s paw. D. He beats his father at chess</p><p>9. What does the story “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” focus on? A. Pahom’s desire for more land B. Pahom’s thirst for knowledge C. Pahom’s wife’s jealousy of her sister D. a dispute between peasants and landowners 10. What does Pahom believe would solve all his troubles? A. having enough land B. having more money C. making a deal with the Devil D. moving to the steppe</p><p>11. At the beginning of the story, Pahom claims, “If I had plenty of land, I shouldn’t fear the Devil himself!” What is the Devil’s reaction to this boast? A. He becomes frightened that Pahom might destroy him. B. He becomes angry at Pahom because he does not fear the Devil. C. He is happy because it reveals how the Devil can gain power over Pahom. D. He begins thinking of how he can keep Pahom from getting plenty of land.</p><p>12. Based on what happens to Pahom when he becomes a landowner, what is Tolstoy’s attitude toward land ownership? A. Land ownership is life’s highest achievement. B. Land ownership causes people to lose their sanity. C. Land ownership leads to greed and selfishness. D. Land ownership makes people appreciate their neighbors.</p><p>13. How does Pahom most likely feel about the Bashkirs when he first meets them? A. He fears their fierce nature and believes that they are devils. B. He respects them for their intelligence and bargaining skills. C. He worries that they might be deceiving him about the land. D. He believes they are foolish to give up their land so cheaply.</p><p>14. On the night before Pahom is to mark off his land, he has a disturbing dream. In it, he sees all the people who have led him to buy more land become the Devil, and he sees himself as a dead man. How does this dream help the reader understand the theme of the story? A. It shows how Pahom regrets leaving his wife behind when he went on his journey to find more land. B. It shows how Pahom has a very active imagination, which led him into trouble in his younger days. C. It shows how his buying more and more land is a path to evil that will lead Pahom to lose everything in the end. D. It shows how the people who told him where to find more land were evil and that Pahom will likely outlive them.</p><p>15. What is the outcome of “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” A. Pahom gives his land away to local peasants. B. Pahom loses his life for just a little more land. C. Pahom tricks the Bashkirs into giving him more land. D. Pahom and his wife live happily on a forty-acre farm.</p><p>16. Which of the following pairs of adjectives best describes Pahom’s character? A. lazy and dull B. wise and complex C. sympathetic and caring D. boastful and greedy 17. What lesson is taught in “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” A. the difference between acres and miles B. the difference between need and greed C. the difference between wealth and poverty D. the difference between urban and rural living</p><p>18. Which is NOT one of the messages of “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” A. Land ownership causes greed and selfishness. B. Land and other property are useless after death. C. Reaching for too much can lead to the loss of everything. D. It is foolish to listen to the stories of passing grain dealers.</p><p>19. Why do Prince Prospero and his guests lock themselves in an abbey? A. to pray in seclusion B. to celebrate his birthday C. to escape an invading army D. to escape the Red Death</p><p>20. Of the seven chambers in “The Masque of the Red Death,” which room is the least popular, and why? A. the white room; it is too plain B. the orange room; it is too bright C. the violet room; it is too cold D. the black room; it is too frightening</p><p>21. What do the red windows in the last chamber symbolize in “The Masque of the Red Death”? A. blood and death B. love and hope C. jealousy and fear D. elegance and wealth</p><p>22. Prince Prospero’s guests seem happy and carefree, but they stop celebrating and get very quiet every time the clock chimes. What does this tell you about how they are really feeling? A. They are annoyed that the clock keeps interrupting their fun. B. They are happy about their flawless escape from the Red Death. C. Under their happy exterior, they are still worried about the Red Death. D. While they are quiet, they think about how much they dislike Prospero.</p><p>23. Why does Prince Prospero become angry with the masked stranger? A. The stranger refuses to answer Prospero’s questions. B. The stranger interrupts the music and refuses to dance. C. The stranger is costumed as a victim of the Red Death. D. The stranger was not invited to Prospero’s masquerade.</p><p>24. In “The Masque of the Red Death,” what does the uninvited guest symbolize? A. anger B. wealth C. celebration D. death 25. How does Prince Prospero die? A. He is stabbed with a dagger. B. He is stricken by the plague. C. He is injured in a fall. D. He is hanged from the battlements.</p><p>26. The tripods’ flames go out when the last of the revelers dies. Based on this detail, what might the tripods’ flames symbolize in “The Masque of the Red Death”? A. the revelers’ lives B. the peasants’ revenge C. that it was all a dream D. Prince Prospero’s wealth</p><p>27. What message is Poe trying to convey in “The Masque of the Red Death”? A. God punishes sinners. B. Time passes slowly. C. Wealth cannot protect one from death. D. One should not attend parties uninvited.</p><p>Vocabulary and Grammar 28. In which sentence is the word furtively used correctly? A. The sergeant major spoke furtively of his time in India. B. The man from Maw and Meggins looked furtively at Mrs. White without speaking. C. Mrs. White shouted furtively at her husband as the knocks on the door continued. D. Herbert played the piano furtively as Mr. White made his wish.</p><p>29. Which statement shows that Mrs. White behaves apathetically? A. She stops speaking and sits disinterestedly all day long. B. She screams at her husband and begs him to wish for their son to live again. C. She struggles with her husband as she tries to open the door. D. She runs outside to view a quiet and deserted street.</p><p>30. Pahom was ______, or irritated, when his neighbors trespassed on his land. A. disparaged B. exhilarated C. piqued D. disappointed</p><p>31. Which of the following would most likely make a person feel aggrieved? A. A peasant gets the opportunity to buy some of his neighbor’s farmland. B. A man’s neighbors cut down his trees and let their cattle roam his land. C. A woman’s husband goes on a journey to find more land for his family. D. A group of people offer land in exchange for gifts brought by a stranger.</p><p>32. There is a ______of the celebration when the clock chimes because the music stops and the guests are quiet for a few moments. A. lingering B. cessation C. continuation D. decorum 33. Which of the following is the best antonym for the word impeded? A. obstructed B. unblocked C. disapproved D. enjoyed</p>