Monkey's Paw Quiz

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.

What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris’s story about the monkey’s paw may be true?

• Mr. White feels the paw move.

• Herbert beats Mr. White at chess.

• Morris tells stories about his life in India.

• Mr. White says he has all he really wants.

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.

• It is the amount Mr. White needs to pay off their house.

• It is the amount that Herbert suggests he wish for.

Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is

• angry that she awakened him.

• afraid that his second wish has come true.

• weakened by his grief.

• concerned that the house will be too cold.

What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?

• Money is the root of all evil.

• Mothers protect their children.

• Hard work leads to success.

• Be careful what you wish for.

Why does Herbert suggest what Mr. White should wish for? Cite evidence from the story to support your answer.

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How is the mood, or feeling, the morning after Morris’s visit different from the previous night after Mr. White makes his wish? Cite evidence from the story to support your answer.

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