The Monkey's Paw Quiz

1. What was the mood outside the Laburnam Villa at the beginning of the story?

• snowy and silent

• warm and cozy

• dark and still

• stormy and cold

1. Who is Sergeant-Major Morris?

• a neighbor

• a distant relative

• a friend of the family

• a salesman

1. What is the significance of the monkey's paw according to Morris?

• 1. It's a valuable antique

• 1. It has magical properties

• 1. It's a symbol of good luck

• 1. It's a common trinket

1. What happened to the first man who had three wishes from the paw?

• 1. He became rich and successful

• 1. He lost all his money

• He died

• 1. He lived happily ever after

1. Why does Mr. White decide to make a wish with the monkey's paw?

• 1. He wants to become rich

• 1. His son insists on it

• 1. He's curious about its power

• 1. He believes it's a good luck charm

1. What is the consequence of Mr. White's third wish?

• 1. His son comes back to life

• 1. His son returns as a ghost

• 1. It is unclear based on the events

• 1. Nothing happens

1. What does W. W. Jacobs lead readers to believe after Mr. White's third wish?

   1. Herbert is knocking on the front door

   2. A stranger is at the door

   3. The wind is causing the noise

   4. Nothing happens and the talisman falls to the ground

• 1. Herbert is knocking on the front door

• 1. A stranger is at the door

• 1. The wind is causing the noise

• 1. Nothing happens and the talisman falls to the ground

1. What is the final outcome of the story?

   1. The family is reunited happily

   2. The monkey's paw is destroyed

   3. The monkey's paw grants one last wish

   4. The old man and woman are left in despair

• 1. The family is reunited happily

• 1. The monkey's paw is destroyed

• 1. The monkey's paw grants one last wish

• 1. The old man and woman are left in despair

1. What is the sergeant-major's warning about the monkey's paw?

   1. It's a valuable heirloom

   2. It has magical powers

   3. It's cursed and causes trouble

   4. It's worth a lot of money

• 1. It's a valuable heirloom

• 1. It has magical powers

• 1. It's cursed and causes trouble

• 1. It's worth a lot of money

1. What was Mr. White's first wish?

   1. He wished for good health

   2. He wished for two hundred pounds

   3. He wished for his son's return

   4. He wished for a better home in a better location

• 1. He wished for good health

• 1. He wished for two hundred pounds

• 1. He wished for his son's return

• 1. He wished for a better home in a better location