The Monkey's Paw: Parts of the Story Review

Front

Who is the most skeptical character about the monkey's paw?

Back

Herbert

Front

What might have happened if Mr. White had listened to Major Morris?

Back

Herbert would still be alive.

Front

Why is the messenger from Maw & Meggins important to the plot?

Back

It reveals that the monkey's paw granted Mr. White's wish in a horrible way.

Front

What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?

Back

It represents the dangers of tampering with fate.

Front

Which sentence creates suspense in the story?

Back

“It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

Front

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

Back

The consequences of greed and the unpredictability of fate.

Front

How does the author build tension in the story?

Back

Through foreshadowing and the characters' reactions to the paw.

Front

What lesson can be learned from the monkey's paw?

Back

Be careful what you wish for; it may come true in unexpected ways.

Front

What role does Major Morris play in the story?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the number of wishes granted by the monkey's paw?

Back

It emphasizes the limited and dangerous nature of the power it holds.