The Monkey's Paw Question Support

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

• He met a fakir in India who gave it to him.

• His friend Mr. Morris agreed to let him have it.

• The previous owner had died.

• He bought it from a museum.

What power does the monkey's paw have?

• It brings death to the owner.

• It makes the owner rich.

• It can give 3 wishes to 3 men.

• It can give wishes to its owner.

Why does the Sergeant-Major throw the paw into the fire?

• He can't sell it.

• He doesn't want to make any more wishes.

• He doesn't want the paw to hurt anyone else.

• He wanted to see if Mr. White really wanted it.

Who do you think is knocking at the door at the end of the story?

• Herbert

• Sergeant Major Morris

• The cemetery keeper.

• The police.

Which choice does NOT help surprise the reader about what occurs in the story?

• Mr. White says he has everything he needs.

• Mrs. White calls the story of the monkey paw a fantasy.

• The next day dawns sunny and bright.

• Herbert dies in an accident at work.

Which is NOT one of the methods of creating suspense?

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Imagery

• Flashback

What is the mood of the story before Sergeant Major Morris arrives?

• Frightening because it is raining.

• Peaceful because the family is enjoying each others' company.

• Tense because the father accuses the son of cheating at chess.

• Energetic because the chess game is so competitive.

Mr. Morris got the monkey's paw when

• He bought it in an Indian market.

• His father left it to him in his will.

• The previous owner died.

• Mr. White had made his wishes, so he gave it to Morris.

Why do you think Mr. Morris tries to burn the paw?

• As he talks to the Whites, he remembers the evil consequences of the wishes.

• He senses Herbert's eagerness to own it.

• He doesn't want the police to find out he has it.l

• He fears it may carry a rare Indian disease.

What does Mr. White say before he wishes for two hundred pounds?

• He says he has all he wants.

• He would like money to send Herbert to college.

• He says he'd like to pay off the house.

• He says he could stand to gain some weight.