The Monkey's Paw

Where does the monkey's paw come from?

• Sergeant-Major Morris

• Mr. White

• Mrs. White

• Herbert

What is Mr. White's first wish?

• two hundred dollars

• for an extra wish

• two hundred pounds

• for death

Which statement best describes the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?

• He doesn’t believe the paw can grant wishes.
• He plans to sell the monkey’s paw to make money.
• He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it.
• He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

• taps his drinking glass against his teeth.
• explains that he got his three wishes.
• says that it is “dried to a mummy.”
• throws the paw onto the fire.

The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

• “It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up.”
• “Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?”
• “He was caught in the machinery.”
• “It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

What was special about the paw?

• The paw granted unlimited wishes.
• The paw granted 3 wishes.
• The paw was a valuable artifact.
• The paw belonged to a famous king.

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

• "If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
• "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."
• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."
• "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

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.

What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to Mr. and Mrs. White in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• the body of their son

• two hundred pounds

• a monkey's paw

• a bill

In "The Monkey's Paw," what is outside the door after Mr. White's second wish?

• the man from Maw and Meggins

• Herbert, back from the dead

• Sergeant Morris

• the monkey looking for his missing paw