The Monkey's Paw flashcard/test review

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The mood during the opening scene of the story, The Monkey's Paw, can best be described as: Dreary, Tense, Cozy, Comical

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Cozy

Front

Which word best describes Mr. White's chess playing strategy? Options: cautious, conservative, carefree, risk-taking

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risk-taking

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Which line of the dialogue foreshadows what will happen to Herbert? "That's the worst of living so far out.", "It's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy.", "If you must wish, wish for something sensible.", "Well, I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall."

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"Well, I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall."

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Which group of words from the story best represents the mood between Mr. White's second wish and his third wish?

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scraping, creaking, fratically

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Who first suggested that Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?

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Herbert

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Why doesn't Mr. White want to wish a second time?

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He understands that a wish will likely come with bad consequences.

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What prevents Mrs. White from opening the door?

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The bolt is too high for her to reach.

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Who are the protagonists in the story, The Monkey's Paw?

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Mr. and Mrs. White

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Why did Sergeant Major Morris's face turn pale?

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He remembered the consequences of his wishes.

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Apathetically (Mrs. White came to bed apathetically)

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unemotionally