Quiz on 'The Monkey's Paw'

What type of conflict is central to "The Monkey's Paw"?

• A) Man vs. Man

• B) Man vs. Nature

• C) Man vs. Fate/Supernatural

• D) Man vs. Society

Which word best describes the mood of the story?

• A) Joyful

• B) Ominous

• C) Indifferent

• D) Optimistic

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

• A) Love conquers all

• B) Be careful what you wish for

• C) Friendship is valuable

• D) Time heals all wounds

What is the setting of the story?

• A) A busy city in America

• B) An isolated house in England

• C) A remote island in the Caribbean

• D) A small village in India

Who brings the monkey's paw to the White family?

• A) A fortune teller

• B) A wandering monk

• C) Sergeant-Major Morris

• D) Herbert White

What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?

• A) Wealth and happiness

• B) The consequences of tampering with fate

• C) A token of good luck

• D) Hope and redemption

Which event foreshadows the tragic outcome of the first wish?

• The fire going out suddenly

• The way the paw twists in Mr. White’s hand

• The chess game between Mr. White and Herbert

• The rain starting to fall

What is the tone of the story?

• Humorous

• Cautionary and grim

• Light-hearted

• Sentimental

How does Mrs. White change throughout the story?

• She becomes more accepting of their fate

• She becomes desperate and almost mad with grief

• She remains calm and rational throughout

• She becomes suspicious of Mr. White

What type of character is Mr. White?

• Dynamic

• Static

• Flat

• Antagonistic