The Monkey's Paw Comprehension Check

The atmosphere and conversation in the White’s home indicated that the parents and their son...

• argue frequently
• enjoy each other’s company
• share little companionship

The fakir believed...

• fate controls man
• man controls fate
• man and fate are enemies

The enchantment cast on the monkey’s paw...

• allowed three wishes to three men
• allowed three wishes to anyone
• unlimited wishes to anyone fool enough to believe.

When asked to tell the story of the monkey’s paw, Morris...

• tells the story eagerly
• refuses to tell the story
• tells the story reluctantly

Herbert’s reaction to the monkey’s paw is...

• amusement
• dread
• lack of interest

The Sergeant-Major hints that because of the paw, he and another man experienced...

• prosperity
• successful careers
• immense sadness

Mr. White’s third wish is for...

• an easing of their grief
• Herbert to live again
• Herbert’s death

The horror of the story is based on the conflict of...

• man vs. man
• man vs. himself
• man vs. society

The fact that Herbert is responsible for the first wish is an example of...

• irony
• exposition
• symbolism

The climax of the story happens when...

• Mr. White makes his second wish
• Herbert dies
• Mr. White makes his third wish