The Monkey's Paw Retake

Identify specific textual details in "The Monkey's Paw" that reveal Mr. White's perspective and motives regarding the paw.

• Mr. White's curiosity about the paw's potential.
• Mr. White dismissing the family's concerns.
• Mr. White's choice to throw the paw away.
• Mr. White's skepticism about magic.

What contrasts are present between Mr. White and Herbert White in their reactions to the monkey's paw?

• Both are equally skeptical about the paw.
• Mr. White is cautious, while Herbert is eager.
• Herbert is fearful, while Mr. White is excited.
• They both completely dismiss the paw.

Summarize how the setting contributes to the overall atmosphere of "The Monkey's Paw."

• The cheerful setting reflects family happiness.
• The dark and cold setting enhances suspense.
• The bright setting distracts from main themes.
• The setting is irrelevant to the plot.

Explain how the structure of "The Monkey's Paw" contributes to suspense development.

• The story follows a linear timeline with no flashbacks.
• Foreshadowing builds tension and engages readers.
• The story is divided into unrelated parts.
• The structure emphasizes character backgrounds.

Assess the moral lesson of "The Monkey's Paw" and its relevance today.

• Always wish for more than you desire.
• Be careful what you wish for, it may come true.
• Wishes always lead to happiness.
• Magic is a reliable solution for problems.

Investigate how W.W. Jacobs uses foreshadowing in the story. Provide an example.

• The ending is predictable from the start.
• The warnings about the paw hint at future troubles.
• The story lacks elements of foreshadowing.
• Foreshadowing only appears in the dialogue.

Analyze the function of similes in "The Monkey's Paw." Provide an example.

• Similes create vivid imagery that distracts from themes.
• A simile like "the paw twisted like a snake" conveys fear.
• Similes are rare and lack significance in the text.
• Similes mainly enhance the story's humor.

Critique Mr. White's decisions regarding the monkey's paw. What would you do?

• I would have ignored the paw and wished nothing.
• I would have wished for additional wishes.
• I would have used the paw without thinking.
• I would destroy the paw after the first wish.

Create a modern adaptation of "The Monkey's Paw" reflecting contemporary issues.

• The dangers of digital technology and online interactions.
• The importance of traditional family values.
• The joy of winning the lottery and its effects.
• The benefits of living in a rural community today.

In "The Monkey's Paw," characters face dire consequences for their wishes. Do you agree that their tragic outcomes directly result from their choices?