The Monkey’s Paw

Which of the following lines develop suspense at the beginning of Scene 1?

• "A dark and stormy winter night...The sound of heavy rain can be heard and an occasional thunderclap."

• "Never mind, dear. Maybe you'll win the next game."

• "Could you please be quiet? I'm trying to concentrate."

• "Sergeant Major Morris, my wife, and this is our son, Herbert."

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Who arrives at the White's home at the beginning of the play?

• The monkey's paw

• A holy man from India

• Sergeant Major Morris

• Herbert

True or False: A spell was cast on the monkey's paw by a holy man in India to show that "fate ruled people's lives, and that anyone who tried to interfere with fate would be sorry."

• True

• False

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True or False: The monkey's paw can grant anyone three wishes.

• True

• False

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For the third wish, the first owner of the monkey's paw wished for _________.

• money

• power

• 200 pounds

• death

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What was Mr. White's first wish?

• To receive 200 pounds

• To receive 300 pounds

• To get a new car

• To go on a trip to Hawaii

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How was Mr. White's first wish granted?

• Mr. White gained 200 pounds in weight.

• Two hundred pounds of money dropped on Mr. White's head from the sky.

• Herbert died, and the Whites were given 200 pounds in compensation for his death.

• It wasn't granted.

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What was Mr. White's second wish?

• He didn't make a second wish.

• To return Herbert to the dead.

• To pay off his mortgage.

• To bring Herbert back to life.

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

• Sergeant Morris visits the Whites.

• The messenger from Maw and Meggins visits the Whites.

• Herbert returns to his home, and the Whites live happily ever after.

• After Mr. White's third wish, the knocking at the door stops and the road is empty.

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Which of the following is a theme of the play?

• Mr. White should never have used the monkey's paw.

• Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert's death.

• It is dangerous to interfere with fate, so be careful what you wish for.

• The Whites received a monkey's paw. The first wish was for 200 pounds. The second wish was to bring Herbert back to life. The third wish could not be heard.

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