"The Monkey's Paw" Unit Test

What type of conflict? Mr. White doubts himself when making the 2nd wish; he fears that his son will return in terrible shape.

• external conflict
• internal conflict

What type of conflict? Mrs. White tells Mr. White that it was just his imagination that the paw moved.

• external conflict
• internal conflict

What is the SETTING at the beginning of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Night, cold, wet
• Day, hot, sunny
• Day, cloudy, raining
• Night, clear, warm

How does the setting at the beginning set the mood for the story?

• Helps set a happy, smelling-flowers mood.
• Helps set a depressing mood.
• Helps set a sombre, mysterious mood.

What is not part of the exposition?

• finding out where the story takes place
• meeting Mr. White, Mrs. White, and Herbert
• finding out where the monkey's paw came from
• Mr. White receiving two hundred pounds

Which question best represents the conflict that the characters confront in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Can the monkey's paw be saved from destruction in the fire?
• Should Mr. White risk using the monkey's paw to make a wish?
• Is Sergeant-Major Morris going to cast a spell on the White family?
• Will Mr. White be able to pay the mortgage on his home?

Which piece of textual evidence from the beginning of the story foreshadows the end?

• "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly…
• "If you don't want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me."
• "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey's paw or something, Morris?"
• "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

• "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."
• "If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
• "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."
• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."

What was special about the paw?

• The paw granted 3 wishes.
• The paw was a valuable artifact.
• The paw belonged to a famous king.
• The paw granted unlimited wishes.

Which event most clearly introduces the rising action of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news to the Whites.
• The Whites hear knocking on the door after their second wish.
• Mr. and Mrs. White disagree on whether or not to open the door.
• Sergeant Major Morris advises Mr. White to throw the paw into the fire.