The Monkey's Paw

Front

What mood do the Whites experience after Herbert's death?

Back

Hopeless grief.

Front

Which line foreshadows Herbert's fate?

Back

“I don't see the money … and I bet I never shall.”

Front

Why does Mr. White refuse to help his wife open the door?

Back

He is afraid that his second wish has come true.

Front

Why did the man from Maw and Meggins visit the Whites?

Back

To give Mr. and Mrs. White compensation for their son's accident.

Front

What event represents the primary conflict in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news of their son's death to the Whites.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

The dangers of interfering with fate.

Front

What does the monkey's paw symbolize?

Back

The consequences of greed and the desire for control over fate.

Front

How does the author create suspense in the story?

Back

Through foreshadowing and the gradual revelation of the paw's powers.

Front

What lesson do the Whites learn by the end of the story?

Back

That wishes can have unintended consequences.

Front

What role does Sergeant Major Morris play in the story?

Back

He introduces the monkey's paw and warns the Whites about its dangers.