The Monkey's Paw

The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story is called--

• foreshadowing.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.
• irony.

The uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story is called--

• foreshadowing.
• mood.
• a parallel episode.
• suspense.

A contrast between expectation and reality is called--

• foreshadowing.
• irony.
• mood.
• suspense.

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 can cause harm to those who use it.
• He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

Which event marks the climax of the story?

• Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.
• Herbert dies in an accident.
• There is loud knocking at the door; Mr. White makes his last wish.
• Mrs. White demands that her husband wish for their son to return.

What is the resolution of the story?

• The door opens and no one is there.
• The fusillade of knocking stops.
• The monkey’s paw is given to a new owner.
• The Whites are given 200 pounds from Herbert’s employer.

Who or what is the antagonist in the story?

• Sergeant Major Morris
• Herbert White
• the monkey's paw
• the storm outside

At the end of the story, what motivates Mr. White to wish his dead son away?

• His love for his wife and anger at Sgt. Morris.
• His belief in the paw and his fear of its power.
• His anger at his wife and disbelief in the paw.
• His greed and desire to see his son again.

The reader can tell that Morris thinks the monkey’s paw is dangerous because he--

• taps his drinking glass against his teeth.
• explains that he got his three wishes.
• says that it is “dried to a mummy.”
• throws the paw onto the fire.

What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Indian village
• English village
• American village
• German village