The Monkey's Paw Anticipation

How did Sergeant Major Morris say that he got the monkey's paw?

• A fakir in India gave it to him

• He got it after the previous owner died

• He bought it from a little shop in Bangledesh

• He won it in a bet

Why had the man from Maw and Meggins gone to the Whites' house?

• to offer Mr. White a job

• to give Mr. and Mrs. White compensation for their son's accident

• to give Mr. White a raise in salary

• to deliver a package that the Whites had ordered the week before

Why did it take so long for "Herbert" to get back to the White's house in Part III?

• The cemetery was two miles away

• The blizzard made it difficult to travel

• The monkey's paw takes time to work

• He ran into a friend on his way home

What point of view is "The Monkey's Paw" told in?

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

Which event is the CLIMAX of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Morris warns the White's to be sensible

• Herbert is killed in an accident at work

• Mr. White wishes his son alive again

• Mrs. White tries to open the door while Mr. White tries to find the paw

Which piece of textual evidence from the beginning of the story foreshadows the end?

• "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey's paw or something, Morris?"

• "If you don't want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me."

• "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."

• "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly…

Which line foreshadows what happens to Herbert?

• “I don't see the money … and I bet I never shall.”

• “Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy.”

• “If you only cleared the house, you'd be quite happy ….”

• “I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag ….”

What fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?

• She is very angry.

• She does not fear death.

• She does not believe in the monkey's paw.

• She is a loving mother.

Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time?

• He does not believe the paw can grant wishes.

• He is so grief-stricken that he forgets the paw.

• He realizes his wishes can have bad consequences.

• He has become angry since Herbert's death.

In the resolution of “The Monkey's Paw,” what most likely happened to Herbert?

• He is killed in an accident.

• He returns to the grave.

• He mocks the monkey's paw.

• He beats his father at chess.