The Monkey's Paw Review

Front

How does the setting at the beginning set the mood for the story?

Back

Helps set a solemn and mysterious mood.

Front

Which event in "The Monkey's Paw" signals the resolution of the story?

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There was no one at the door when Mr. White looks out.

Front

Why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?

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The paw was evil.

Front

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

Back

"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

Front

What is not part of the exposition?

Back

Mr. White receiving two hundred pounds

Front

What is the mood of the story when the Whites stop speaking to one another after Herbert's death?

Back

hopeless grief

Front

Which question best represents the conflict that the characters confront in "The Monkey's Paw"?

Back

Should Mr. White risk using the monkey's paw to make a wish?

Front

Which piece of textual evidence from the beginning of the story foreshadows the end?
Options:
- "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey's paw or something, Morris?"
- "If you don't want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me."
- "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."
- "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly…

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"I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."

Front

Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him? "I don't see the money . . . and I bet I never will." , "We're going to be rich and famous", "If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy", "I expect to find the cash in a big bag"

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"I don't see the money . . . and I bet I never will."

Front

Mr. White's second wish, for his son to return, is a part of which part of the plot?

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rising action