Monkey's Paw Quiz

What are some of the themes explored in Monkey's Paw?

• Love, friendship, happiness

• Courage, bravery, heroism

• Luck, chance, randomness

• Fate, consequences, greed

What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?

• The monkey's paw represents good luck and fortune.

• The monkey's paw symbolizes the power of wishes and desires.

• The monkey's paw is a symbol of friendship and loyalty.

• The danger of interfering with fate or trying to change one's destiny.

Describe the character of Mr. White in Monkey's Paw.

• Mr. White is a woman who is shy and introverted.

• Mr. White is an old man who is afraid of taking risks.

• Mr. White is a middle-aged man who is curious and adventurous.

• Mr. White is a young man who is lazy and unambitious.

How does foreshadowing contribute to the suspense in Monkey's Paw?

• Foreshadowing provides a clear resolution to the story, eliminating suspense.

• Foreshadowing reveals all the plot twists early on, reducing suspense.

• Foreshadowing increases the pace of the story, creating suspense.

• Foreshadowing creates suspense by hinting at future events.

What is an example of situational irony in Monkey's Paw?

• When Mr. White wishes for good health but ends up getting sick.

• When Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds to pay off his mortgage, but the money comes as compensation for his son's death.

• When Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds and receives exactly 200 pounds.

• When Mr. White wishes for a new car but receives a bicycle instead.

What is the main theme of Monkey's Paw?

• the power of positive thinking

• consequences of interfering with fate or destiny

• the importance of family bonds

• the dangers of greed

Explain the symbolism of the paw's three wishes in Monkey's Paw.

• The paw's three wishes symbolize the unpredictability of life and the randomness of luck.

• The paw's three wishes symbolize the importance of family and unity.

• The paw's three wishes symbolize the power of positive thinking and manifestation.

• The paw's three wishes symbolize the dangers of greed and the consequences of interfering with fate.

Analyze the character of Mrs. White in Monkey's Paw.

• Mrs. White is a wealthy socialite who uses the Monkey's Paw to gain more power and influence.

• Mrs. White is a skeptical scientist who experiments with the Monkey's Paw to prove its supernatural abilities.

• Mrs. White is a grieving mother who becomes desperate to bring her son back using the Monkey's Paw.

• Mrs. White is a cunning criminal who uses the Monkey's Paw to carry out a series of crimes.

How does the author use foreshadowing to hint at the consequences of using the monkey's paw in Monkey's Paw?

• By introducing the theme of fate and the warning from the sergeant-major, and creating a mysterious and ominous atmosphere.

• By revealing the wishes granted by the monkey's paw to be positive and beneficial

• By including a scene where the characters discuss the potential consequences of using the monkey's paw

• By describing the monkey's paw as a harmless and innocent object

What is an example of dramatic irony in Monkey's Paw?

• When Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds, but it comes as compensation for his daughter's wedding.

• When Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds, but it comes as compensation for his lost job.

• When Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds, but it comes as compensation for his stolen car.

• When Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds, but it comes as compensation for his son's death.