The Monkey's Paw

A messenger from Maw & Meggins tells the Whites that they are receiving 200 pounds. This detail is important to the plot because

• it shows that Sergeant Morris knew that Herbert would die if Mr. White made a wish.

• it reveals that the monkey's paw granted Mr. White's wish in a horrible way.

• it resolves Mr. White's problem of needing to pay off his house.

• it creates a conflict between the Whites and Maw & Meggins.

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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.

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In "The Monkey's Paw," which detail foreshadows the effect of Mr. White's first wish?

• There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing.

• Mr. White faints after the monkey's paw moves in his hand.

• Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.

• Mr. White loses the chess game to his son.

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In "The Monkey's Paw," what fact about Mrs. White helps you predict what the second wish will be?

• She is a loving mother who is saddened by her son's death.

• She does not believe Herbert is actually dead.

• She does not believe in the magic of the monkey's paw.

• She is very angry at Sergeant Morris.

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How did Sergeant Major Morris say that he got the monkey's paw?

• A fakir in India gave it to him

• He got it after the previous owner died

• He bought it from a little shop in Bangledesh

• He won it in a bet

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Who does the monkey's paw choose as its victim and why?

• Herbert because he isn't taking the paw's abilities seriously.

• Mr. White because he wants 200 pounds.

• The Stranger because he brought the White's compensation.

• Mrs. White because she cried the whole time her son died.

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The monkey's paw was created by :

• Sergeant Morris

• pastor

• priest

• fakir

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What is granted to the owner of the monkey’s hand?

• eternal youth

• super strength

• three wishes

• money

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The monkey's paw was created in which country?

• India

• Egypt

• Pakistan

• Somalia

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_{In "The Monkey's Paw," what is outside the door after Mr. White's second wish?}

• the man from Maw and Meggins

• Herbert, back from the dead

• Sergeant Morris

• the monkey looking for his missing paw

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