The Monkey's Paw

What words/phrases are NOT used to describe the setting?

• "beastly, slushy, out of the way places..."

• "Never mind, dear, perhaps you will with the next one."

• "Pathways a bog, and the road's a torrent!"

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Sergeant Major Morris could be described as __________.

• easy going

• serious

• joyful

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Why does Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?

• Mr. White thought he could use the money to pay off his house

• Mr. White spent too much money paying for the monkey's paw

• Mr. White wanted a new piano

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How did Mr. White react to the news of his son's death?

• He got angry & screamed.

• He wished he had another child.

• He crumpled into a heap and fainted.

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What is the climax of this short story?

• When the knocking & the pounding on the door begins.

• When Mrs. White demands that Mr. White use his 2nd wish.

• When the company delivers 200 pounds.

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How did Herbert die?

• He had a heart attack.

• He was hit by a car.

• He was sucked into the machinery at work.

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What can we infer when Mr. White says "For God's sake don't let it in?"

• Mr. White really doesn't want his son to be alive again.

• Mr. White thinks the company is coming back for their money.

• Mr. White is afraid of what his son Might look like coming back from the dead.

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How does the White family end up getting 200 pounds?

• A friendly neighbor gave it to them.

• The company that Herbert worked for gave them the money to compensate for the accident.

• They won a lottery.

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Why does the knocking on the door stop?

• Mr. White's 3rd wish worked.

• Mr. White's 3rd wish didn't work.

• Herbert got tired of waiting & left.

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What effect does Sergeant Major Morris have on the opening scene of the story?

• The mood shifts from cheerful to panic.

• The mood shifts from light & cheerful to somber and concerned.

• The mood shifts from dark & gloomy to bright & happy.

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