Quiz on The Monkey’s Paw

What is the setting of The Monkey’s Paw at the beginning of the story?

• A stormy night in the White family’s home

• A sunny day in a small town

• A crowded marketplace in India

• A warm summer evening on a farm

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What is the significance of Sergeant-Major Morris’s hesitation to give the paw to Mr. White?

• He believes Mr. White will make the best use of it.

• He knows the paw brings disaster and wants to protect the Whites.

• He thinks the paw’s magic has worn off and is useless now.

• He wants to sell the paw to Mr. White for money.

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How does the mood of the story change after Mr. White makes the first wish?

• It becomes more cheerful and light-hearted.

• It stays the same, with no significant change.

• It becomes tense and ominous.

• It becomes humorous and mocking.

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Why does Herbert joke about the paw?

• He doesn’t believe in its powers and thinks the story is funny.

• He wants to make his parents feel more comfortable about it.

• He is trying to convince his father not to use it.

• He is testing whether his parents will take it seriously.

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What is ironic about the two hundred pounds Mr. White wishes for?

• They never receive the money at all.

• The money comes as compensation for Herbert’s death.

• The money is stolen from the family after they receive it.

• Mr. White refuses to use the money after getting it.

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How does Mrs. White’s attitude towards the monkey’s paw change after Herbert’s death?

• She becomes skeptical and urges her husband to throw it away.

• She ignores the paw completely and blames her husband.

• She desperately wants to use it to wish Herbert back to life.

• She regrets ever using the paw and refuses to talk about it.

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What is the theme of The Monkey’s Paw?

• Be careful what you wish for, because fate cannot be controlled.

• The love of family conquers all obstacles.

• Wealth and power are more important than family.

• Magic and superstition are harmless and fun.

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What lesson does Sergeant-Major Morris want the White family to learn from his experience with the paw?

• Wishes should always be used for good deeds.

• It’s best to leave fate alone and not interfere.

• Wishes only come true if you believe in them strongly enough.

• The paw only works for people who are worthy of its magic.

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What does Mr. White see in the fire after making the first wish?

• A vision of the money he wished for

• A demonic face that foreshadows danger

• The image of his son, Herbert

• Nothing unusual, just the usual flames

What is the final outcome of the third wish made by Mr. White?

• Herbert comes back to life but in a terrible state.

• Mr. White wishes for his own death to escape the curse.

• The knocking at the door stops, and nothing comes inside.

• The paw disappears after granting the third wish.

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