Monkey's Paw Quiz

Who arrives at the White's House?

• The son's best friend

• W.W. Jacobs

• An old lady

• Sergeant Major Morris

How many years did Sergeant Major Morris spend in India?

• 25 years

• 15 years

• 21 years

• 20 years

What spell was put on the monkey's paw?

• anyone who makes a wish will be rich

• three different men could each have three wishes

• the first wish will always include money

• the person who wishes will be immortal

Who is NOT apart of the White family?

• Herbert

• Mr. White

• Jacob

• Mrs. White

How much money did Mr. White wish for?

• 200 pounds

• $1,000

• $200

• 500 pounds

What happens to the monkey's paw when Mr. White makes a wish?

• It falls from his hand.

• It turns hot.

• It moves.

• It disappears.

You can tell that Sergeant-Major Morris thinks that the monkey's paw is dangerous because he

• arrives at the Whites' house during a storm.

• says the paw can grant three wishes.

• describes the paw as "dried to a mummy."

• throws the paw onto the fire.

What detail foreshadows, or hints, that Morris's story about the monkey's paw may be true?

• Mr. White feels the paw move.

• Herbert beats Mr. White at chess.

• Morris tells stories about his life in India.

• Mr. White says he has all he really wants.

Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is

• angry that she awakened him.

• afraid that his second wish has come true.

• weakened by his grief.

• concerned that the house will be too cold.

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

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