The Monkey's Paw

What does Mr. White wish for with his first wish?

• to become famous

• to become a king

• to get a new job

• to get more money

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Why did Sergeant Major Morris decide to not sell the Monkey’s paw?

• He thinks no one would buy it

• He wanted to give it as a present

• He is saving it for his kids

• He feels it has caused enough trouble

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Which is an example of foreshadowing in the story?

• Making wishes on the paw

• The chess game at the beginning

• Depicting the White’s home as cozy

• The dark and stormy night

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What do the White’s receive for the loss of their son?

• his briefcase

• 200 Pounds

• a sympathy card

• 2,000 dollars

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What happens to Herbert at work?

• He breaks his leg

• He gets caught and killed in the machinery

• He wins a bet with his coworkers

• The monkey's paw attacks him

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At the beginning of the story, the Whites--

• are generally happy
• are generally sad
• are generally nervous
• are generally grumpy

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Which event marks the climax of the story?

• Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.
• Herbert dies in an accident.
• There is loud knocking at the door; Mr. White makes his last wish.
• Mrs. White demands that her husband wish for their son to return.

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What is the resolution of the story?

• The door opens and no one is there.
• The fusillade of knocking stops.
• The monkey’s paw is given to a new owner.
• The Whites are given 200 pounds from Herbert’s employer.

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Who or what is the antagonist in the story?

• Sergeant Major Morris
• Herbert White
• the monkey's paw
• the storm outside

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The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

• taps his drinking glass against his teeth.
• explains that he got his three wishes.
• says that it is “dried to a mummy.”
• throws the paw onto the fire.

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