The Monkey's Paw Review

In Part 1 of "The Monkey's Paw," the setting includes:

• Nighttime

• Very windy

• A house in the middle of nowhere

• All of these choices are correct

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In Part 1 of "The Monkey's Paw," the mood of the story is:

• Energetic

• Mysterious

• Cheerful

• Festive

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How is Mr. White characterized, based up on how he plays chess?

• He takes his time and thinks ahead.

• He takes huge risks and puts his king in peril.

• He cheats whenever he can.

• He takes advantage of his opponent whenever possible.

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How did Sergeant Major Morris get the monkey's paw?

• He purchased it at a market in India.

• He obtained the paw from a man who used all three wishes.

• He inherited from a family member who died from mysterious circumstances.

• He won it during a card game.

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What can be inferred about how Sergeant Major Morris feels about the monkey's paw?

• He fears and respects the paw.

• He thinks it's a complete joke.

• He isn't completely sure about how powerful the paw is.

• He thinks the paw is disgusting and dirty.

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What was the first man's last wish?

• money

• love

• death

• fame

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Mr. White needs help coming up with a first wish because...

• He has everything he wants.

• He thinks the paw won't work.

• His wife insists on making the first wish.

• He's afraid of the paw's powers.

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What is Mr. White's first wish?

• He wishes for 200 pounds.

• He wishes for a new house.

• He wishes to win the next chess game.

• He wishes for his wife to disappear.

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Why does Mr. White make the first wish so specific?

• It would be enough to pay his mortgage.

• He doesn't want to wish for something drastic.

• His wife tells him to be very specific.

• It would be enough to buy a new car.

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Why did the fakir put the spell on the paw?

• He wanted people to learn that riches and fortune would not bring happiness.

• That believing in magic and curses was a waste of time.

• That fate ruled people's lives and people shouldn't interfere with fate.

• That people always get exactly what they want.

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