'The Monkey's Paw'

In Scene 1, Mrs. White says, “I couldn’t bear the thought of Herbert packing off to distant lands.” This line helps readers understand that

• Mrs. White does not enjoy traveling.

• Mrs. White is very attached to her son.

• Herbert wants to join the military.

• Mrs. White does not want to hear about Morris’s travels.

The storm at the beginning of the play

• shows that the story takes place in England.

• shows that the story takes place in 1901.

• helps create a mysterious and spooky mood.

• helps create a hopeful mood.

At the end of Scene 3, Messenger 2 tells the Whites that they are receiving 200 pounds. This detail is important because it shows that

• Morris knew that Herbert would be killed.

• the monkey’s paw granted Mr. White’s wish in a horrible way

• now the Whites can pay for their house.

• the messenger was a friend of Herbert’s.

The caption on page 22 says, “These stories were often more entertaining than accurate.” In other words, travelers sometimes

• told stories that were funny, not scary.

• told confusing stories.

• exaggerated or made things up to make their stories more interesting.

• left interesting details out of their stories.

Which is a theme of the play?

• Mr. White should never have used the monkey’s paw.

• Mr. White’s wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert’s death.

• Never trust a monkey.

• It is dangerous to interfere with fate.

Which is a central idea of “What Do You Wish For?”

• Be careful what you wish for.

• Achieving goals requires planning and patience.

• Anyone can learn to sing like Zendaya.

• If you get distracted by Instagram, turn off your phone.

Match the following.

• the ability to do a lot of work

• tedious

• the skill that an expert has

• expertise

• nothing can be done to change

• productive

• “long, boring, and tiresome.

• strive

• to try very hard or make great efforts

• fate