The Monkey's Paw

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What do the initial details about Mr. White’s character reveal about his perspective on the monkey’s paw?

• He is overly cautious.
• He is intrigued by the paw's magic.
• He is skeptical but curious.
• He is fearful and refuses to use it.

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How does the setting of the White’s home in the beginning contribute to the mood of the story?

• It creates a cozy and safe atmosphere.
• It builds a sense of foreboding.
• It reflects the White family’s wealth.
• It symbolizes peace and contentment.

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What specific textual detail reveals Herbert’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw after it’s introduced?

• He dismisses it as an old tale.
• He eagerly wishes for money.
• He believes it can bring good fortune.
• He immediately fears its power.

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How does the rising action of the story build tension?

• It reveals the wish for money and its consequences slowly.
• The characters ignore the warnings of the paw.
• The White family gets rich after making the wish.
• The sergeant major encourages them to make more wishes.

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What role does the sequence of events following Herbert’s death play in the plot?

• It leads to Mrs. White's increasing desperation.
• It shows the White family moving on quickly.
• It resolves the conflict created by the monkey’s paw.
• It highlights Mr. White's belief in the paw’s power.

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How does the author use the weather to symbolize the fate of the White family?

• The cold, stormy night mirrors the danger of using the paw.
• The warm evening suggests safety.
• The sunny morning represents hope for the future.
• The change in weather shows their growing wealth.

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What specific details reveal the consequences of Mr. White's final wish?

• The house remains eerily silent after the wish.
• Herbert returns as a ghostly figure.
• Mrs. White collapses in grief after the wish.
• Mr. White dies shortly after the wish.

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How does the climax of the story contribute to the overall message of the dangers of tampering with fate?

• It shows the ultimate futility of trying to reverse fate.
• It highlights the power of love to overcome obstacles.
• It underscores the importance of thinking before making decisions.
• It reveals that wishes can come true with no consequences.

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What does the final knock at the door symbolize in the story's resolution?

• A sense of impending doom.
• A hopeful second chance for the White family.
• The possibility of Herbert’s return.
• The idea that fate cannot be changed.

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