Monkey's Paw

What is the setting of the story?

• India, 1906

• America, 1902

• England, 1902

• Germany 1906

Which is NOT part of the exposition?

• Finding out the story takes place in England

• Finding out where the paw comes from

• Mr. Whites receives 200 pounds

• We meet the Whites

What are the rising actions of the story?

• The Whites discover what the Monkey's Paw is

• The Whites' wish comes true

• Monkey's Paw is taken out of the fire

• There are 2 wishes left

What is special about the paw?

• It. belonged to a famous king

• It grants 3 wishes

• It was an artifact

• It granted unlimited wishes

Why did Morris not want to sell the paw?

• If he sold the paw, he would be cursed

• It was a gift from his great-grandfather

• He wanted it for himself

• The paw is evil

What evidence foreshadows the paw is evil?

• "If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a bag in the middle of your bed."

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

• "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

How do we know that Morris thinks the paw is dangerous?

• Explains how it works

• He is thinking about selling it

• He uses it to make 3 wishes

• He throws it in the fire

True or False? Sergeant-Major Morris wants Mr. White to wish for 200 pounds.

• True

• False

What is the climax of the story?

• Their only son dies, and their wish comes true

• The Monkey's Paw twists in Mr. White's hand

• The final wish comes true

• The white family is playing a game of chess

How does Herbert die?

• He dies from a common illness

• He gets caught in machinery at work

• He gets shot

• He gets caught in machinery while at war