Exploring Themes in The Monkey's Paw

The story follows the White family who receive a visit from Sergeant-Major Morris, who introduces them to a magical monkey's paw that grants three wishes. Despite warnings, Mr. White wishes for money, leading to tragic consequences. The family grapples with grief and the supernatural as they make further wishes, ultimately facing the dire outcomes of tampering with fate.

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

• Backgammon

• Checkers

• Chess

• Cards

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Who introduced the monkey's paw to the White family?

• A neighbor

• A traveling salesman

• Sergeant-Major Morris

• A distant relative

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What was the first wish Mr. White made with the monkey's paw?

• For good health

• For a new house

• For two hundred pounds

• To be young again

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How did Mr. White react when he made his first wish?

• He saw a vision

• He cried

• He felt a shiver

• He laughed

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What news did the visitor from Maw and Meggins bring to the White family?

• A legal notice

• A job offer

• A lottery win

• Herbert's death

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How much compensation did the Whites receive for their son's death?

• Five hundred pounds

• One thousand pounds

• Two hundred pounds

• One hundred pounds

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What did Mrs. White want to use the second wish for?

• To bring Herbert back to life

• To become rich

• To travel the world

• To get a new house

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How did Mr. White feel about making the second wish?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Terrified

• Hopeful

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What happened when Mr. White made the final wish?

• Herbert appeared

• The knocking stopped

• The house collapsed

• The paw disappeared

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What was the final scene described in the story?

• A quiet and deserted road

• A celebration

• A family reunion

• A stormy night

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