The Monkey's Paw

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

Be careful what you wish for.

Front

Who is the first victim of the monkey's paw?

Back

Herbert, because he isn't taking the paw's abilities seriously.

Front

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

Back

He knows the dangers of the paw.

Front

What does Mr. White fear at the end of the story?

Back

He fears for Herbert.

Front

What does Herbert see in the fire?

Back

A monkey's face.

Front

What does the monkey's paw symbolize?

Back

The consequences of greed and the dangers of tampering with fate.

Front

How many wishes does the monkey's paw grant?

Back

Three wishes.

Front

What happens to Herbert after he makes a wish?

Back

He dies as a consequence of the wish.

Front

What is the significance of the number three in the story?

Back

It represents the three wishes and the three main characters' interactions with the paw.

Front

What lesson does Mrs. White learn by the end of the story?

Back

The dangers of desperation and the consequences of her wishes.