Monkey's Paw

What is not part of the exposition?

• finding out where the story takes place

• meeting Mr. White, Mrs. White, and Herbert

• finding out where the monkey's paw came from

• Mr. White receiving two hundred pounds

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…

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

• "If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

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

• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."

• "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

What was special about the paw?

• The paw granted unlimited wishes.

• The paw granted 3 wishes.

• The paw was a valuable artifact.

• The paw belonged to a famous king.

Mr. White's second wish, for his son to return, is included in which part of the plot?

• rising action

• climax

• conflict

• falling action

What does Sergeant Major Morris bring with him?

• A chessboard

• A monkey's paw

• A magic lamp

• A holy book

What is the purpose of the monkey's paw?

• To bring good luck

• To grant wishes

• To scare people

• To tell fortunes

What does Mrs. White want to wish for using the monkey's paw?

• To be famous

• To be an emperor

• To bring her son back to life

• To have a big house

What was the consequence of the second wish made by the Whites using the monkey's paw?

• They became rich

• Their son came back to life

• They became famous

• They got a big house

Who introduces Sergeant Major Morris to the White family?

• Mr. White

• Mrs. White

• Herbert

• Stranger