Quiz on W.W. Jacobs' The Monkey's Paw

Which character in The Monkey's Paw is most affected by the consequences of using the paw?

• Mr. White
• Mrs. White
• Herbert
• Sergeant-Major Morris

What is the main theme of The Monkey's Paw?

• Fate and destiny
• Greed and desire
• The power of wishes
• The supernatural

Where does the story take place?

• London, England
• New York City, USA
• Paris, France
• A small village in England

What is the main conflict in The Monkey's Paw?

• Man vs. man
• Man vs. nature
• Man vs. supernatural
• Man vs. himself

From whose point of view is the story told?

• First person
• Third person limited
• Third person omniscient
• Second person

Which technique is used to create suspense in The Monkey's Paw?

• Foreshadowing
• Flashback
• Irony
• Symbolism

What is the significance of the monkey's paw in the story?

• It grants three wishes
• It brings bad luck
• It is a symbol of greed
• It is a family heirloom

What is the climax of The Monkey's Paw?

• Mr. White makes his first wish
• Mrs. White makes her wish
• Herbert's death
• The knocking on the door

What is the resolution of The Monkey's Paw?

• The Whites use their third wish to undo the consequences
• The Whites accept their fate
• The Whites destroy the monkey's paw
• The Whites move away from the village

Which character in The Monkey's Paw is skeptical about the paw's power?

• Mr. White
• Mrs. White
• Herbert
• Sergeant-Major Morris