The Monkey's Paw Quiz

What is the setting at the beginning of the story?

• a dark and spooky night in India

• a rainy night inside the White's home

• a bright, sunny day in the village square

• inside a dark forest

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Why didn't Mr. White know what to wish for?

• He didn't think the paw actually worked.

• He was afraid the paw would ruin his life.

• He already had everything he wanted

• He didn't want to waste Sgt. Major Morris's wishes.

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Mr. White's first wish came true at what cost?

• Herbert

• His house

• Sgt. Major Morris

• His job

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Why was Mr. White afraid of using the paw a second time?

• He didn't want to lose the 200 pounds.

• He was afraid of what Herbert might look like.

• He wanted to save the wishes for a later time.

• He still didn't know what to wish for.

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How does Mr. White's method of playing chess help us foreshadow later events?

• Mr. White is very careful, which shows that he will be cautious when using the paw later.

• Mr. White easily defeats his son, showing us that he can easily overcome any obstacle.

• Mr. White puts his king in peril, showing us that he will put his family in danger.

• Mr. White gets bored, which foreshadows how he will see the monkey's paw as useless.

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After making his first wish, what does Mr. White see while he is sitting alone at the fireplace?

• terrible faces

• the future

• the money

• Herbert

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Which of the following helps us to predict that the stranger from the factory will bring bad news?

• He is wearing very nice clothes.

• He looks like a very dangerous man.

• He is crying.

• He is hesitant about entering their home.

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What is Mr. White's final wish?

• for more money

• for his wife to come back to life

• for Herbert to go back to his grave

• for the paw to disappear

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How does the household change after Herbert's death?

• It is quieter, as Mr. and Mrs. White barely speak to each other.

• They use the money gained to renovate and make the house fancier.

• Mr. White now plays chess with Mrs. White.

• Mr. and Mrs. White work hard to comfort each other.

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What is the story's theme?

• Having three wishes can make a person's life better.

• Interfering with fate can have negative consequences.

• Listening to your friends can be a bad idea.

• Scary stories always take place in a creepy setting.

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