The Monkey's Paw Anticipation

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

• uninterested and doubtful

• frightened and worried

• curious and fascinated

• 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 remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

• He is ashamed of believing in the monkey's paw.

Which event represents the primary conflict of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Sergeant Major Morris advises Mr. White to throw the paw into the fire.

• The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news of their son's death to the Whites.

• Mr. White hears knocking on the door after the second wish and he is terrified.

• Mr. and Mrs. White disagree on whether or not to open the door.

What is “The Monkey's Paw” about?

• a retired sergeant major who brings a magical monkey's paw home from India

• an unsuspecting son who dies as a result of his mother's greed

• a monkey's paw that grants three wishes to three different people

• a magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family

"There was another knock, and another. The old woman with a sudden wrench broke free and ran from the room...But her husband was on his hands and knees groping wildly on the floor in search of the paw. If only he could find it before the thing outside got in." This scene is an example of-

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Climax

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.

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

• foreshadowing.

• a parallel episode.

• suspense.

• irony.

What is the inciting incident of “The Monkey’s Paw”?

• Mr. White is caught cheating at chess.

• The sergeant major shows the monkey’s paw to the Whites.

• The monkey’s paw twitches after the first wish.

• 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 can cause harm to those who use it.

• He believes the monkey’s paw is worthless and should be thrown away.

Who or what is the antagonist in the story?

• Sergeant Major Morris

• Herbert White

• the monkey's paw

• the storm outside