Exploring The Monkey's Paw: Text and Audio Insights

What game were Mr. White and his son playing at the beginning of the story?

• Checkers

• Chess

• Cards

• Backgammon

How did Sergeant-Major Morris describe the monkey's paw?

• A silver amulet

• A golden charm

• A dried, mummified paw

• A wooden talisman

What was the purpose of the spell put on the monkey's paw by the old fakir?

• To bring good luck

• To show that fate ruled people's lives

• To grant immortality

• To protect from evil

What did Mr. White wish for with the monkey's paw?

• A new house

• Two hundred pounds

• A new job

• A long life

What was Herbert's reaction to his father's wish?

• He was angry

• He was excited

• He was scared

• He was skeptical

How did the family feel about the monkey's paw the next morning?

• They were still scared

• They dismissed it as nonsense

• They were hopeful

• They were angry

What did Mrs. White find in the post the next morning?

• A letter from Herbert

• A bill from the tailor

• A mysterious package

• A postcard from India

What was the stranger outside the house wearing?

• A leather jacket

• A silk hat

• A raincoat

• A uniform

How many times did the stranger pause at the gate before entering?

• Once

• Four times

• Twice

• Three times

What did Mrs. White do when the stranger finally approached the house?

• She opened the door

• She called for help

• She screamed

• She hid the apron