The Monkeys Paw

Why does he wish Herbert back alive anyway?

• He's really tired and doesn't realize what he's doing.

• He thinks it will work out well.

• His wife really wants him to make the wish.

• He makes the wish by accident.

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How would you summarize "The Monkey's Paw?"

• A family gets to make three wishes.

• A man shows up and tells scary stories to a family.

• A family loses their son and they have to deal with his death.

• A family gets a magical monkey's paw that ruins their lives.

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What is the SETTING at the beginning of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• Day, hot, sunny

• Night, clear, warm

• Day, cloudy, raining

• Night, cold, wet

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Why is the monkeys paw unique?

• It grants the owner 3 wishes

• It grants the owner lots of money

• It grants the owner a lifetime of happiness

• It grants the owner a beautiful wife

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Which event in "The Monkey's Paw" signals the resolution of the story?

• Sergeant Major Morris visits the Whites.

• Mr. White makes his second wish on the paw.

• Mr. White searches for the monkey's paw to make a third wish.

• There was no one at the door when Mr. White looks out.

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What was Mr and Mrs.White's first wish

• 200 dollars

• 2000 pounds

• 2000 dollars

• 200 pounds

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What was the consequence for the first wish

• They get sick

• There son dies at work

• The cat runs away

• There is no consequence

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What does sergeant Morris do with the monkeys paw?

• He eats it

• He throws it on the fire

• He throws it at Mrs White

• He throws it out the window

Where did the Monkeys Paw come from?

• Africa

• India

• Asia 

• Korea

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Which line of dialogue foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?

• "That's the worst of living so far out."

• "It's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy."

• "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."

• "Well I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall."

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