WorksheetsThe Monkey's Paw (Film Clip)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The film clip
includes characters who are not in the short story.
is exactly the same as the short story.
ends in a way that is different than the short story.
is a modern version of the short story.
The director's use of lighting creates a
fast pace.
hopeful feeling.
sense of loneliness.
gloomy effect.
What do the close-up shots of Mrs. White reveal?
her extreme grief at the death of her son
her trust that her husband will do the right thing
her love for her husband and son
her sense of relief when her son returns
The music that the director chose for the film
creates a lively feeling.
is meant to spark interest.
adds an ominous feeling.
makes it seem modern.
How does the director's use of lighting change when Mr. White makes his third wish?
The lighting changes from dark to a brighter blue.
The lighting changes from a warm glow to dark.
The lighting gradually fades from black to mark an ending.
The lighting becomes more like daylight.
The change in the film's lighting when Mr. White makes his third wish suggests that
Mr. White believes in the monkey's paw.
Mrs. White is going to die.
a new day is dawning.
Herbert is gone.
Why does Mr. White tell his wife that Herbert was badly disfigured?
to better explain the accident that killed Herbert
to convince her that wishing for Herbert's return is a bad idea
to help her understand that Herbert will need surgery
to show that Herbert will not be able to work if he returns.
What do the viewers learn from the scene in the cemetery?
the Mr. White killed his wife
that Mr. White has buried the monkey's paw
that Mrs. White has recovered from her grief
that Mrs. White has died
What does the director's use of camera angles and filters in the film's final scene suggest?
the cold reality of death
a brighter future
the continuing power of the monkey's paw
the family's contentment
Overall, the director's choices of camera angles and lighting create a film that it
upbeat and hopeful
terrifying and shocking
sad and gloomy
surprising and optimistic
