The Monkey's Paw

What is the first wish the Whites make?

• For Herbert to live forever

• For £200 to pay off the house

• For good health

• For Herbert to get married

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How does Sergeant-Major Morris describe the monkey’s paw?

• A harmless trinket

• A cursed talisman that brings sorrow

• A gift from India

• A piece of useless junk

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What tragic event follows Mr. White’s first wish?

• Their house burns down

• Herbert dies in a work accident

• Mrs. White becomes ill

• The paw disappears

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Why does Mrs. White want to use the paw a second time?

• To wish for money

• To wish for Herbert back to life

• To wish for protection

• To wish for Morris’ return

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What is the final wish, and how does it resolve the story?

• Mr. White wishes for more money; the family becomes rich

• Mr. White wishes Herbert alive forever; he returns whole

• Mr. White wishes Herbert dead again; the knocking stops

• Mr. White wishes for peace; the paw vanishes

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What is the exposition of the story?

• Mrs. White waiting at the window

• Mr. White and Herbert playing chess while waiting for Morris

• The man coming to the house to deliver the news about Herbert

• The knocking at the door

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What event shows the rising action?

• Herbert jokes about the paw

• Morris throws the paw in the fire, but Mr. White rescues it

• The Whites receive money from the company

• Mrs. White bolts the door

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What is the climax of the story?

• Herbert’s accident

• Mrs. White wants the paw

• A knock comes at the door after the second wish

• Mr. White throws the paw away

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What is the falling action?

• Mr. White makes the final wish

• Mrs. White fumbles with the bolt, trying to let Herbert in

• Herbert is buried

• The paw burns in the fire

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What is the resolution?

• The paw disappears

• Herbert returns safely

• Mrs. White opens the door and no one is there.

• Morris takes the paw away

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