The Monkey's Paw

The storm at the beginning of the play

• shows that the story takes place in England.

• shows that the story takes place in 1901.

• helps create a mysterious and spooky mood.

• helps create a hopeful mood.

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At the end of Scene 3, Messenger 2 tells the Whites that they are receiving 200 pounds. This detail is important because it shows that

• Morris knew that Herbert would be killed.

• the monkey’s paw granted Mr. White’s wish in a horrible way

• now the Whites can pay for their house.

• the messenger was a friend of Herbert’s.

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Which 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.

• Never trust a monkey.

• It is dangerous to interfere with fate.

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The caption on page 22 says, “These stories were often more entertaining than accurate.” In other words, travelers sometimes

• told stories that were funny, not scary.

• told confusing stories.

• exaggerated or made things up to make their stories more interesting.

• left interesting details out of their stories.

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In Scene 1, Mrs. White says, “I couldn’t bear the thought of Herbert packing off to distant lands.” This line helps readers understand that

• Mrs. White does not enjoy traveling.

• Mrs. White is very attached to her son.

• Herbert wants to join the military.

• Mrs. White does not want to hear about Morris’s travels.

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