The Monkey's Paw

What is the weather like at the beginning of the story? What type of mood does this create?

• Cold and Windy

  Mood: light-hearted

• Warm and Sunny

  Mood: joyful

• Cold and Rainy

  Mood: Cozy and Warm

• Sunny and Windy

  Mood: Light-hearted

What magical property does the monkey's paw possess?

• It granted eternal youth.

• It granted three wishes to four different men.

• It can predict the future.

• It granted three wishes to three different men.

What does Morris do with the monkey's paw?

• He gives to the Mr. White.

• He throws it into the fire.

• He examined it closely.

• He threw it out the window into the rain.

How does Morris, the soldier, feel about the monkey's paw? What does this foreshadow?

What does Mr. White wish for and what happens when he wishes for it?

• He wishes for 200 pounds and it appears at the door.

• He wishes for a new car and the monkey's paw moves in his hand.

• He wishes for 200 pounds and the monkey's paw moves in his hand.

• He wishes for a new house and nothing happens.

What is the mood the next day after the White's have made their first wish?

How did the stranger appear when Mrs. White brought him into the room?

• Cheerful and talkative

• Ill at ease and silent

• Confident and assertive

• Exhausted but relieved

What caused Herbert's injury?

• A fall from a height

• An accident involving machinery

• A traffic accident

• A sudden illness

How much compensation did Maw and Meggins offer the family?

• 100 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 300 pounds

• 500 pounds

Why is the amount of money significant?