"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz

Who is the author of “The Monkey’s Paw”?

• Ray Bradbury

• W.W. Jacobs

• George Orwell

• W.W. James

What is the main setting of “The Monkey’s Paw”?

• Laverne Villa

• Laburnam Villa

• Latoya Villa

Which best identifies the theme of the story?

• It is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.

• Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences.

• You should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.

• You can overcome tragedy if you rely on your family and friends.

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Which is a theme of the play?

• Mr. White should never have used the monkey's paw.
• Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds led to Herbert's death.
• Never trust a monkey.
• It is dangerous to interfere with fate.

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Why does it take Herbert so long to get to the house?

• He stopped for a burger at In n' Out.
• He had to walk from the cemetery. 
• His legs were broken in the accident.
• He forgot the address of the house.

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If Mr. White had listened to the Sergeant, how might the outcome been different?

• Herbert would still be alive.
• The monkey's paw would be in a museum.
• They would have eaten pancakes for breakfast.
• Mrs. White would be working for Maw and Meggins.

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When the messenger comes to the home of the Whites, he seems uncomfortable.  Why is acting this way?

• He is nervous about telling the Whites that Herbert was killed.
• He is afraid of the monkey's paw.
• He is tired from walking from the cemetery and wants to sit down.
• He finds the Whites' house too warm.

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When was this story first published?

• 1902

• 1951

• 1917

• 1905

What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to Mr. and Mrs. White in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• the body of their son
• two hundred pounds
• a monkey's paw
• a bill

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At the end of the story, Herbert stops knocking at the door because

• he realizes he is dead and has to get back to the cemetery. 
• he feels bad for waking up his parents in the middle of the night. 
• he remembers he didn't bring the 200 pounds with him.
• his father makes a final wish for him to be dead.

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