The Monkey's Paw Story & Vocabulary

Front

How did Mr. White react to the news of his son's death?

Back

He crumpled into a heap and fainted.

Front

What words/phrases are NOT used to describe the setting?

Back

"Never mind, dear, perhaps you will with the next one."

Front

The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story is called--

Back

foreshadowing.

Front

Having the tendency to believe things too quickly is

Back

credulity.

Front

To protect the Whites from any negative consequences of the paw, Sgt. Major Morris did all EXCEPT

Back

tried to get it back.

Front

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

Back

The dangers of interfering with fate.

Front

Define 'foreshadowing'.

Back

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

What does 'credulity' mean?

Back

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Front

Identify a key symbol in 'The Monkey's Paw'.

Back

The monkey's paw itself symbolizes the consequences of greed and the desire to control fate.

Front

What is the significance of the number three in the story?

Back

It represents the three wishes granted by the paw, each leading to dire consequences.