Monkeys Paw

How does the author use the weather to foreshadow events in 'The Monkey's Paw'? (Foreshadowing)

• The author uses the weather to predict sunny and happy events

• The author uses the weather to indicate that nothing significant will happen

• The author uses the weather to create a sense of foreboding and unease, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold.

• The author uses the weather to create a sense of calm and tranquility

What is an example of situational irony in 'The Monkey's Paw'? (Irony)

• Mr. White wishing for good health and getting good health

• Mr. White wishing for a new car and getting a new car

• Mr. White wishing for money to pay off his mortgage, but receiving it as compensation for his son's death

• Mr. White wishing for a promotion at work and getting a promotion at work

How does the author use dramatic irony in 'The Monkey's Paw'? (Irony)

• The author uses dramatic irony to create humor and lightheartedness in the story.

• The author uses dramatic irony to confuse the readers and make the plot unclear.

• The author uses dramatic irony to make the story predictable and boring.

• The author uses dramatic irony to create tension and suspense in the story.

Describe the character of Mrs. White in 'The Monkey's Paw'. (Characterization)

• Kind and compassionate

• Energetic and outgoing

• Curious and impulsive

• Cautious and thoughtful

What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'? (Theme)

• The power of positive thinking

• The importance of family traditions

• Consequences of tempting fate and dangers of wishing for more than what one has

• The benefits of taking risks

How does the author use the monkey's paw as a symbol in the story? (Symbolism)

• The monkey's paw is used as a symbol of temptation and the consequences of meddling with fate.

• The monkey's paw represents the importance of hard work and determination

• The monkey's paw symbolizes the power of positive thinking

• The monkey's paw is a symbol of good luck and prosperity

Describe the character of Mr. White in 'The Monkey's Paw'. (Characterization)

• Kind and compassionate

• Energetic and outgoing

• Curious and impulsive

• Cautious and thoughtful

What literary device is used when the monkey's paw is described as having a 'spell put on it by an old fakir'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Personification

In 'The Monkey's Paw', what is the significance of the number three in the story?

• It represents the three wishes granted by the paw.

• It symbolizes the three family members affected by the paw.

• It indicates the three warnings given by the sergeant-major.

• All of the above.

Which character in 'The Monkey's Paw' is most skeptical about the paw's powers initially?

• Mr. White

• Mrs. White

• Herbert White

• Sergeant-Major Morris