The Monkey's Paw

Which sentence below assists in setting the mood of the story?

• a.       Without, the night was cold and wet, but in the small parlor of Laburnum Villa the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly.

• b.      "If you've had your three wishes, it's no good to you now, then, Morris," said the old man at last. "What do you keep it for?"

• c.     A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. His wife and son ran toward him.

The old fakir (holy man) put the spell on the monkey’s paw because he wanted to show

• a.       how people can be greedy when given the opportunity.

• b. that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.

• c.       too much of a good thing can be bad.

                Sergeant Major Morris obtained the monkey’s paw because the

• a.                   fakir (holy man) knew that Morris would be responsible when wishing on the  monkey’s paw.

• b.                  first man wished for death, which resulted in Morris getting it.

• c.                   fakir (holy man) wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.

                  What happened to the first man who wished upon the paw?

• a.       He became an emperor and moved to a huge palace.

• b.      He died in a machinery accident at Maw and Meggins.

• c.       He made his first two wishes, and then wished death.

                  Herbert’s attitude towards the monkey’s paw could best be described as

• a.       sarcastic.

• b.      jubilant.

• c.       contrite.

              What does Mr. White wish for first?

• a.       four pairs of hands for Mrs. White to set the dinner table

• b.      Herbert’s reincarnation

• c.       200 pounds

                  After Mr. White made the wish, what happened to the paw that made him think it might be magical?

• a.       The paw jumped out of his hands and landed on the table.

• b.      The paw twisted in his hand like a snake.

• c.       The paw leaped out of his hands and landed in the fire.

What image did Mr. White see in the fire after he made the wish that got him concerned about the monkey’s paw?

• a.       Sergeant Major Morris

• b.      Herbert

• c.       Monkey

                  When a wish was made, how did the wish usually arrive?

• a.       via a messenger or a delivery person

• b.      naturally, where you could consider it a coincidence

• c.       via the person who formally had the monkey’s paw

What does Mrs. White expect when she sees the well-dressed gentleman?

• a.       To receive news about Herbert

• b.      To receive the 200 pounds

• c.       To have the monkey’s paw taken away