Monkey's Paw

You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he

• arrives at the Whites’ house during a storm.
• B says the paw can grant three wishes.
• describes the paw as “dried to a mummy.” 
• throws the paw onto the fire

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What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris’s story about the monkey’s paw may be true?

• Mr. White feels the paw move.
• Herbert beats Mr. White at chess.
• Morris tells  stories about his life in India.
• Mr. White says he has all he really wants.

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

• Morris tells Mr. White that wishing for money is sensible.
• Mr. White wants to replace the money he paid for the paw.
• It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.
• It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for.

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Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is

• angry that she awakened him.
• afraid that his second wish has come true
• weakened by his grief.
• concerned that the house will be too cold

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What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?

• Money is the root of all evil.
• Mothers protect their children
• Hard work leads to success.
• Be careful what you wish for.

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How does the information from the man from Maw and Meggins support the theme of the story?

• It supports the theme because in order to get two hundred pounds, they had to sell their house.
• It supports the theme because in order for them to receive two hundred pounds, Mr. White have to give his life to death.
• It supports the theme, because in order to challenge fate, they have to kill somone else in order to get the two hundred pounds.
• ¨When the man announces that the Whites will get two hundred pounds, it seems clear to them that  the wish has caused their son’s death. 

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Define theme.

• ¨a message about life or human nature 
• A decoration.
• A type of vehicle.
• A message sent by mail or email.

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How did Mr. White get the monkey's paw?

• Sergeant Major-Morris gave it to him.
• He took it from the fire.
• Mrs. White gave it to him as a gift.
• Herbert got it for him for his birthday.

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