The Monkeys Paw

Why did Sergeant Major Morris's face turn page?

• He remembered the consequences of his wishes.

• He has had too much to drink.

• He nearly destroyed the monkey's paw.

• He does not actually believe the tale about the monkey's paw himself.

Which character in the story is most likely to risk peril?

• Mrs. White

• Mr. White

• Herbert

• Sergeant Major Morris

What is a theme, or lesson, of the story "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Never make a wish using a monkeys paw.

• Mothers always protecting their children.

• Hard work pays off.

• Be careful what you wish for.

What was the final wish of the first owner of the monkey's paw?

• A cure for his disease

• A house

• A long life

• Death

Who arrives at the White's House?

• The son's best friend

• W.W. Jacobs

• An old lady

• Sergeant Major Morris

How many years did Sergeant Major Morris spend in India?

• 25 years

• 15 years

• 21 years

• 20 years

What spell was put on the monkey's paw?

• anyone who makes a wish will be rich

• three different men could each have three wishes

• the first wish will always include money

• the person who wishes will be immortal

What happens to the monkey's paw when Mr. White makes a wish?

• It falls from his hand.

• It turns hot.

• It moves.

• It disappears.

What is Mr. White's second wish?

• A new house

• That his son comes back to life

• For his wife to be happy again

• That the monkey's paw goes away

what can we assume was Mr. White's final wish?

• That his wife stops crying

• Death

• That his son goes away

• To get rid of the monkey's paw