Monkey's Paw

​If you could make three wishes guaranteed to come true, what would you wish for? (You cannot ask for more wishes!)

​Grimace – a twisted facial expression, often showing pain or disgust.

​Credulity – a tendency to believe things too easily or quickly; gullibility.

​Talisman – an object believed to have magical powers and bring good luck.

​Fakir- Muslim or Hindu holy men who are said to possess magic powers and reject wealth

Multiple Choice

Which quote from The Monkey's Paw is an example of FORESHADOWING?

• To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy."

• "The sergeant-major shook hands, and taking the proffered seat by the fire, watched contentedly while his host got out whisky and tumblers..."

• "They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes."

• "It had a spell put on it by an old fakir... He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow."

Multiple Choice

How would you describe the White's life during the exposition?

• White's life is stable and content.

• White's life is chaotic and unpredictable.
• White's life was lonely and sad.

Multiple Choice

Which character trait best describes Herbert in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Indifferent and passive
• Cautious and fearful
• Selfish and greedy
• Witty and adventurous

Dropdown

Sergeant-Major Morris is​ ​ ​

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