Monkey's Paw

What is the opening setting of The Monkey's Paw?

• Dark, stormy, isolated street

• Crowded open market

• Mountain side village with friendly locals

• By the ocean in a large fishing port

How does St. Major Morris feel about the Monkey's Paw?

• He feels very lucky to have received it and wants to Whites to have good luck too.

• He thinks it is a bad omen and warns to Whites to be careful.

• He is indifferent about it.

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What is the White's first wish?

• 200 pounds

• 2,000 dollars

• Enough money to pay their home.

• Enough money to never work again.

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What is the White's first wish?

• 200 pounds

• 2,000 dollars

• Enough money to pay their home.

• Enough money to never work again.

Which line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?

• "If only you cleared the house, I bet you'd be quite happy."

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

• "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."

• "I don't see the money and I bet I never shall."

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What is the unintended consequence for the first wish?

• Herbert dies in a accident; the family gets money for his death

• Ms. White dies in a car accident; the family gets money for her death.

• The White's get gravely ill.

• The White's house gets destroyed.

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How does Herbert die?

• He gets caught in a machine at work.

• He is run over by a trolley.

• Sgt. Major Morris murders him.

• Falls down stairs at work.

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Which statement correctly expresses the theme of, "The Monkey's Paw"?

• It is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.

• You should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.

• Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences.

• A mother's love never fails.

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What is the power of the monkeys paw?

• It grants the owner 3 wishes

• It grants the owner a lifetime of happiness

• It granst the owner lots of money

• It grants the owner a beautiful life

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What is the family's second wish?

• New House

• 200 pounds

• Another son

• bring their son back

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