TED-Ed: The curse of the monkey's paw | Iseult Gillespie

The Whites receive a visit from Sergeant Morris, who shares tales of a monkey's paw that grants three wishes. Despite warnings, Mr. White wishes for money, leading to his son Herbert's death. Grieving, Mrs. White urges a wish to bring Herbert back, but Mr. White's final wish averts a potential horror. The story explores themes of fate and consequence.

What does Sergeant Major Morris reveal about the monkey's paw?

• It grants three wishes to three men.

• It is a symbol of good luck.

• It is a harmless trinket.

• It grants unlimited wishes.

What was Mr. White's first wish?

• To become wealthy.

• To have 200 lbs.

• To travel the world.

• To live forever.

How does the company compensate the Whites for Herbert's death?

• With a job offer.

• With a vacation.

• With a new house.

• With 200 lbs.

What idea does Mrs. White have after Herbert's death?

• To move to a new city.

• To destroy the monkey's paw.

• To use the paw to bring Herbert back to life.

• To wish for more money.

What happens when Mr. White makes the second wish?

• The house catches fire.

• Herbert appears at the door.

• Nothing happens immediately.

• The paw disappears.

What does Mr. White do as the knocking at the door intensifies?

• He makes a third wish.

• He calls the police.

• He hides the paw.

• He opens the door.

What is revealed when the door is finally opened?

• A stranger is at the door.

• The paw is gone.

• The street is empty.

• Herbert is standing there.