The Monkey's Paw Quiz

Mr. White feels guilty for causing Herbert's death. This is an example of:

• Internal conflict
• Mood
• External conflict
• Point of View

The overall feeling or atmosphere of a work of literature is called:

• foreshadowing
• mood
• irony
• a parallel episode

A contrast between expectation and reality is called:

• foreshadowing
• mood
• situational irony
• suspense

The White family’s first response to Sergeant Major Morris’ story about the monkey’s paw is mainly:

• uninterested and doubtful
• curious and fascinated
• frightened and worried
• unconcerned and doubtful

In "The Monkey's Paw," why does Sergeant Major Morris grow pale when the Whites ask him about his three wishes on the monkey's paw?

• The idea of magic frightens him.
• He is trying not to laugh as he fools his friends.
• He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.
• He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

In "The Monkey's Paw," how does the White family feel in the morning after Sergeant Major Morris' visit?

• anxious and upset
• bored and uninterested
• relaxed and playful
• angry and confused

Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is...

• angry that she awakened
• bored and uninterested
• scared and afraid

• angry and confused

At the beginning of the story, the Whites are...

• generally happy
• generally nervous
• generally sad
• generall grumpy

What is the inciting incident of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Mr. White is caught cheating at chess.
• The monkey's paw twitches after the first wish.
• The sergeant major shows the monkey's paw to the Whites.
• The sergeant major arrives back in England after a long service in India.

Which statement best describes the sergeant major's attitude toward the monkey's paw?

• He doesn't believe the paw can grant wishes.
• He plans to sell the monkey's paw to make money.
• He believes the monkey's paw is worthless and should be thrown away.
• He beleives the monkey's paw can cause harm to those who use it.