Quiz on 'The Monkey's Paw'

What type of irony occurs when Mr. White wishes for money, only to receive it after his son's death?

• A. Verbal irony

• B. Situational irony

• C. Dramatic irony

• D. Cosmic irony

Which symbol in the story foreshadows the negative consequences of the wishes?

• A. The chess game

• B. The monkey's paw

• C. The fireplace

• D. The letter from the visitor

What is the mood of the story when the Whites receive the news of Herbert's death?

• A. Joyful

• B. angry

• C. Eerie

• D. Calm

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in 'The Monkey’s Paw'?

• A. The Sergeant-Major’s warning about the paw

• B. Herbert's laughter about the paw

• C. The visitor's appearance at the door

• D. Mrs. White’s knitting

Who is the protagonist of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Herbert White

• Mrs. White

• Mr. White

• Sergeant-Major Morris

What inference can be made from Mr. White’s decision to wish for his son’s peace at the end of the story?

• He doesn't believe in the paws power

• He believes Herbert is still alive

• He has accepted the power of the paw

• He thinks the paw is powerless

Which of the following creates the tone of mystery in the story?

• The White family’s home

• The detailed description of the paw

• The Sergeant-Major’s reluctance to talk about the paw

• The compensation for Herbert's death

What is the main theme that the monkey’s paw represents?

• Love and loss

• The dangers of wishing for more than you need

• The importance of family

• The value of wealth

What does the knock on the door symbolize at the end of the story?

• Hope for a new beginning

• Herbert’s death was a lie

• The consequences of using the monkey’s paw

• The family’s broken relationship

Which form of irony is used when Mrs. White believes Herbert is at the door, but the reader knows Mr. White made a wish to stop it?

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony