Exploring Themes in The Monkey's Paw

The White family receives a visit from Sergeant Major Morris, who introduces them to a magical monkey's paw that grants three wishes. Despite warnings, Mr. White wishes for £200, leading to tragic consequences when their son Herbert dies in an accident. The family receives £200 as compensation. Grief-stricken, Mrs. White insists on using the second wish to bring Herbert back, but Mr. White, fearing the consequences, uses the final wish to prevent his return.

What game were Mr. White and his son playing at the beginning of the story?

• Checkers

• Chess

• Backgammon

• Cards

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Who introduced the monkey's paw to the White family?

• A distant relative

• Sergeant-Major Morris

• A traveling salesman

• A neighbor

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What was the first wish made by Mr. White?

• To travel the world

• To be young again

• To have a new house

• To have 200 pounds

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How did Herbert die?

• Drowned

• Fell from a building

• Caught in the machinery

• In a car accident

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What compensation did the Whites receive for Herbert's death?

• 1000 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 500 pounds

• 200 pounds

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What did Mrs. White want to use the second wish for?

• To bring Herbert back to life

• To undo the first wish

• To get more money

• To move to a new house

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What was Mr. White's reaction to his wife's plea for the second wish?

• He laughed at her

• He ignored her

• He was reluctant and fearful

• He was eager to comply

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What did Mr. White do after making the second wish?

• He went to bed

• He waited by the door

• He searched for the monkey's paw

• He left the house

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What happened when the final wish was made?

• Herbert returned to life

• The paw disappeared

• The knocking stopped

• The house caught fire

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What was the final resolution of the story?

• The family moved away

• The road was quiet and deserted

• Herbert was resurrected

• The paw was destroyed

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