Analyzing the Plot Diagram of The Monkey's Paw

The video tutorial guides eighth-grade students through a plot diagram of 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs. It covers the exposition, setting, and characters, then moves to the conflict, highlighting the protagonist and antagonist. The rising action builds suspense, leading to the climax where a pivotal event occurs. The falling action and resolution are discussed, emphasizing the consequences of the characters' actions. The video concludes without discussing the theme, leaving it for future exploration.

What is the setting of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A large English city

• A deserted island

• A small American town

• The White's house in a small English town

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Who are the main characters introduced in the exposition?

• Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Herbert, and a mysterious stranger

• Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Herbert, and Sergeant-Major Morris

• Mr. and Mrs. White, Herbert, and a mysterious stranger

• Mr. and Mrs. White, Herbert, and Sergeant-Major Morris

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What is the main conflict in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• Man vs. Fate

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

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Who can be considered the antagonist in the story?

• Herbert

• Mrs. White

• The Monkey's Paw

• Sergeant-Major Morris

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What do the Whites initially wish for?

• A new car

• 200 pounds

• A long life

• A new house

What happens to Herbert after the Whites make their first wish?

• He wins a lottery

• He gets a promotion

• He dies in an accident at work

• He leaves home

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What does Mrs. White wish for after Herbert's death?

• For a new house

• To forget the past

• For more money

• For Herbert to come back to life

What is the climax of the story?

• The Whites receive the monkey's paw

• Mr. White throws the paw into the fire

• Herbert dies at work

• There is a knocking at the door after Mrs. White's wish

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What does Mr. White do in the falling action?

• He wishes for more money

• He wishes for the noise to stop

• He throws the paw away

• He opens the door

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What is the resolution of the story?

• The Whites live happily ever after

• Herbert comes back to life

• Mr. White uses all three wishes and loses his son

• The Whites become rich

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