The Monkey's Paw

Why does Morris grow pale after he makes his third wish on the monkey's paw?

• The idea of magic frightens him.

• He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.

• He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

• He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.

Which detail foreshadows the effect of the first wish?

• There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing.

• Mr. White faints after the monkey's paw moves in his hand.

• Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.

• Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.

How does the family feel in the morning after Morris's visit

• relaxed and relieved

• anxious and upset

• angry and confused

• joyful and amazed

Which line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?

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

• "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, andhappy."

• "If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy...."

• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag."

How do Mrs. White and Herbert regard Mr. White?

• a hopeless romantic

• tiresome bore

• cruel tyrant

• lovable fool

What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites?

• the body of their son

• two hundred pounds

• the monkey's paw

• a bill

What fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?

• She is a loving mother

• She does not fear death.

• She does not believe in the monkey's paw

• She is very angry.

In "The Monkey's Paw," what is outside the door after the second wish?

• the man from Maw and Meggins

• Herbert's body, back from the dead

• the holy fakir

• Morris

Which detail foreshadows the results of the third wish?

• The monkey's paw wriggles in Mr. White's grasp

• Morris urges the Whites to burn the monkey's paw.

• Herbert goes off cheerfully to work.

• Mrs. White claims she could never fear the child she has nursed.

What does this line spoken by Mr. White help you predict?

"It seems to me I've got all I want."

• that he will wish for a large sum of money

• that the wishes an only change his life for the worse

• that his wife will force him to wish for something

• that he will regret it if he doesn't make a wish