The Monkey's Paw

Sgt. Morris warns Mr. White not to use the remaining wishes on the Monkey's paw.

• True

• False

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All of the White's wishes are granted.

• True

• False

Mrs. White makes the third and final wish for Herbert to come home.

• True

• False

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The Whites wish for money to pay off their car.

• True

• False

Mrs. White is disappointed to find only a tailor's bill in their mail.

• True

• False

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In "The Monkey's Paw," which line spoken by Mr. White hints that the wishes can only change his life for the worse?

• "And what is there special about it?"

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

• "There's no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same."

• "The things happened so naturally..."

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Which aspect of Mrs. White's character helps you predict what the second wish will be?

• She is a loving mother.

• She has no fear of death.

• She does not believe in magic.

• She is very matter-of-fact.

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Which line is an example of foreshadowing?

• "When he went away he was a slip of a youth in the warehouse."

• "I should like to see those old temples and fakirs and jugglers..."

• "[The monkey's paw] has caused enough mischief already."

• "Did you give him anything for it, Father?"

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Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time?

• He does not believe the paw can grant wishes.

• He is so grief-stricken that he forgets about the paw.

• He has become angry since Herbert's death.

• He realizes his wishes can have bad consequences.

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In the resolution of "The Monkey's Paw," what happened to Herbert?

• He is killed in an accident.

• He returns to the grave.

• He mocks the monkey's paw.

• He beats his father at chess.

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