"The Monkey's Paw"

How does the setting of the story contribute to the suspense?

• The sunny location shows that the story will be light-hearted and humorous.

• The dark, cold, and isolated location leads you to believe that something frightening might happen.

• The snow lets you know that it's winter time.

• The characters' behavior causes you to suspect that something strange will happen.

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The Whites were concerned that their guest may not come after all because…

• it had been over twenty years since they had seen him last.

• their house was far out of the way and the weather was bad.

• they had forgotten which day the old man was to come.

• they knew he had probably been drinking.

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How many men had already wished on the monkey’s paw?

• none

• one

• two

• three

The man who Morris says wished for death probably did so because

• He had become very ill and was in great pain.

• His wishes had caused horrible things to happen.

• He had wished for everlasting life and did not really want it.

• He had killed everyone he loved with his wishes.

You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he

• arrives at the Whites’ house during a storm.

• says the paw can grant three wishes.

• describes the paw as “dried to a mummy.”

• throws the paw onto the fire.

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The soldier warned Mr. White that if he must wish, he should wish for something ________.

• modest

• expensive

• sensible

• exotic

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

• Morris tells Mr. White that wishing for money is sensible.

• Mr. White wants to replace the money he paid for the paw.

• Mr. White is incredibly greedy.

• It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for in order to pay off their house.

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What did Mr. White claim to have happened after he made his wish?

• The thunder clapped loudly.

• A snake hissed in the dark.

• A monkey’s face appeared.

• The paw twisted in his hand.

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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, and happy.”

• “If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy ….”

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

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What did Herbert see in the fire?

• a monkey's face

• a monkey's tail

• money

• his future wife