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What does the old man suggest Mr. White do with the paw?
What does the old man suggest Mr. White do with the paw?
What is Mr. White's initial reaction to the monkey's paw?
What is Mr. White's initial reaction to the monkey's paw?
What humorous wish suggestion does Mrs. White make?
What humorous wish suggestion does Mrs. White make?
According to the soldier, how should one use the paw?
According to the soldier, how should one use the paw?
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How does Mr. White feel about his current life in relation to wishing?
How does Mr. White feel about his current life in relation to wishing?
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What is Herbert's tone when discussing riches and fame?
What is Herbert's tone when discussing riches and fame?
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What advice does the sergeant-major give regarding wishes?
What advice does the sergeant-major give regarding wishes?
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What does the old man express a desire to do?
What does the old man express a desire to do?
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What does Mr. White do with the monkey's paw at one point?
What does Mr. White do with the monkey's paw at one point?
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What does the sergeant-major imply about the monkey's paw?
What does the sergeant-major imply about the monkey's paw?
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How does Mrs. White react when the monkey's paw is presented to her?
How does Mrs. White react when the monkey's paw is presented to her?
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What was the fate of the first man who used the paw?
What was the fate of the first man who used the paw?
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What does the sergeant-major suggest about fate?
What does the sergeant-major suggest about fate?
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What emotion does the sergeant-major exhibit when discussing his wishes?
What emotion does the sergeant-major exhibit when discussing his wishes?
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What does Mr. White ask concerning the monkey's paw?
What does Mr. White ask concerning the monkey's paw?
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What initial reaction do the listeners have to the sergeant-major's story?
What initial reaction do the listeners have to the sergeant-major's story?
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What was the old man's reaction to his wish for two hundred pounds?
What was the old man's reaction to his wish for two hundred pounds?
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What does the monkey's paw symbolize in this context?
What does the monkey's paw symbolize in this context?
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How did Herbert respond to his father's fear regarding the monkey's paw?
How did Herbert respond to his father's fear regarding the monkey's paw?
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What does Mrs. White think about the idea of wishes being granted?
What does Mrs. White think about the idea of wishes being granted?
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What did Herbert jokingly say might happen if they found the cash?
What did Herbert jokingly say might happen if they found the cash?
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How did the atmosphere in the room change the morning after the events surrounding the monkey's paw?
How did the atmosphere in the room change the morning after the events surrounding the monkey's paw?
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What does the old man feel when the monkey's paw twists in his hands?
What does the old man feel when the monkey's paw twists in his hands?
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What was Herbert's attitude towards the monkey's paw after the incident?
What was Herbert's attitude towards the monkey's paw after the incident?
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What does Herbert express concern about regarding money?
What does Herbert express concern about regarding money?
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What does Mr. White insist about the event he witnessed?
What does Mr. White insist about the event he witnessed?
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How does Mrs. White react to the appearance of the stranger?
How does Mrs. White react to the appearance of the stranger?
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What does the appearance of the stranger suggest about his background?
What does the appearance of the stranger suggest about his background?
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What does Mrs. White do with her apron when the stranger arrives?
What does Mrs. White do with her apron when the stranger arrives?
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What mood does Mr. White display during the dinner conversation?
What mood does Mr. White display during the dinner conversation?
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What does the greeting of the postman's knock reveal about Mrs. White?
What does the greeting of the postman's knock reveal about Mrs. White?
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What action does the stranger take before entering the house?
What action does the stranger take before entering the house?
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What did the visitor initially convey to the mother about her son?
What did the visitor initially convey to the mother about her son?
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How did the mother react when she initially heard about her son's condition?
How did the mother react when she initially heard about her son's condition?
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What action does Mr. White take after hearing about his son's death?
What action does Mr. White take after hearing about his son's death?
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What amount did the firm offer Mr. White as compensation?
What amount did the firm offer Mr. White as compensation?
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What was the mother's initial understanding before the visitor's explanation?
What was the mother's initial understanding before the visitor's explanation?
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Which statement best describes the visitor's role?
Which statement best describes the visitor's role?
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What was the emotional state of the couple after their son's death?
What was the emotional state of the couple after their son's death?
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How does Mr. White respond to the news of the compensation amount?
How does Mr. White respond to the news of the compensation amount?
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What emotion does the old man primarily exhibit as he wakes up alone in the darkness?
What emotion does the old man primarily exhibit as he wakes up alone in the darkness?
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Why does the old woman begin to cry and laugh after recalling the monkey's paw?
Why does the old woman begin to cry and laugh after recalling the monkey's paw?
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What is the old man’s response to the idea of wishing their son alive again?
What is the old man’s response to the idea of wishing their son alive again?
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How does the story depict the relationship between the old man and woman during this tense moment?
How does the story depict the relationship between the old man and woman during this tense moment?
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What is the significance of the statement, 'he could only recognize him by his clothing'?
What is the significance of the statement, 'he could only recognize him by his clothing'?
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What does the old woman mean by saying, 'Do you think I fear the child I have nursed?'
What does the old woman mean by saying, 'Do you think I fear the child I have nursed?'
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What initial reaction does the old man have regarding the paw when the old woman suggests using it?
What initial reaction does the old man have regarding the paw when the old woman suggests using it?
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What themes are primarily explored in this interaction between the old couple?
What themes are primarily explored in this interaction between the old couple?
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Study Notes
The Monkey's Paw
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A family lives in Laburnum Villa. Mr. and Mrs. White and their son Herbert are at home.
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A guest, Sergeant-Major Morris, arrives and brings a monkey's paw, a small, dried paw.
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The Sergeant-Major says it is a talisman granted three wishes.
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Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.
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The wish is granted immediately, and strange noises and events happen.
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Herbert experiences trouble and an urgent need for money
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Herbert is ill or injured in the story
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The family is deeply affected by the events.
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The events surrounding the monkey's paw have ominous and surprising consequences.
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The monkey paw grants wishes but has dire consequences for whomever it is used.
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Test your understanding of 'The Monkey's Paw' story by W.W. Jacobs. This quiz covers key themes, characters, and the consequences of wishes made with the monkey's paw. Explore how the events unfold and the impact on the White family.