The Monkey's Paw Quiz
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What does the old man suggest Mr. White do with the paw?

  • Give it to the soldier
  • Throw it in the fire again (correct)
  • Bury it in the backyard
  • Keep it and make a wish
  • What is Mr. White's initial reaction to the monkey's paw?

  • He is eager to make a wish immediately
  • He dismisses it as a trivial object
  • He is frightened and wants to get rid of it
  • He feels uncertain about its powers (correct)
  • What humorous wish suggestion does Mrs. White make?

  • To be an emperor
  • To have a larger house
  • To be rich and famous
  • For four pairs of hands (correct)
  • According to the soldier, how should one use the paw?

    <p>Hold it in the right hand and wish aloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mr. White feel about his current life in relation to wishing?

    <p>He feels fulfilled and has everything he wants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Herbert's tone when discussing riches and fame?

    <p>Sarcastic and humorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice does the sergeant-major give regarding wishes?

    <p>Wish for something sensible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the old man express a desire to do?

    <p>Visit old temples and meet jugglers in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. White do with the monkey's paw at one point?

    <p>He throws it on the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the sergeant-major imply about the monkey's paw?

    <p>It has a spell that affects those who use it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mrs. White react when the monkey's paw is presented to her?

    <p>She pulls back in disgust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of the first man who used the paw?

    <p>He died as a result of his last wish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the sergeant-major suggest about fate?

    <p>It rules people's lives and should not be interfered with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the sergeant-major exhibit when discussing his wishes?

    <p>Fear and sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. White ask concerning the monkey's paw?

    <p>If other people have also used it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial reaction do the listeners have to the sergeant-major's story?

    <p>They listen intently, taking it very seriously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the old man's reaction to his wish for two hundred pounds?

    <p>He felt a shuddering shock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the monkey's paw symbolize in this context?

    <p>A tool with unpredictable consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Herbert respond to his father's fear regarding the monkey's paw?

    <p>He laughed off the idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. White think about the idea of wishes being granted?

    <p>She considers it nonsense and impractical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Herbert jokingly say might happen if they found the cash?

    <p>A creature would be watching them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the atmosphere in the room change the morning after the events surrounding the monkey's paw?

    <p>It felt wholesome and calm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the old man feel when the monkey's paw twists in his hands?

    <p>A sense of foreboding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Herbert's attitude towards the monkey's paw after the incident?

    <p>He showed indifference to its presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Herbert express concern about regarding money?

    <p>It may turn him into a mean person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. White insist about the event he witnessed?

    <p>He is certain it really happened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mrs. White react to the appearance of the stranger?

    <p>She seems anxious about his visit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the appearance of the stranger suggest about his background?

    <p>He is wealthy and successful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. White do with her apron when the stranger arrives?

    <p>She hides it under a cushion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mood does Mr. White display during the dinner conversation?

    <p>Reluctant and dismissive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the greeting of the postman's knock reveal about Mrs. White?

    <p>She is eager and hopeful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the stranger take before entering the house?

    <p>He hesitates and approaches the gate multiple times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the visitor initially convey to the mother about her son?

    <p>He was badly hurt but not in any pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the mother react when she initially heard about her son's condition?

    <p>She expressed gratitude for his lack of pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Mr. White take after hearing about his son's death?

    <p>He drops his wife's hand and collapses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amount did the firm offer Mr. White as compensation?

    <p>Two hundred pounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the mother's initial understanding before the visitor's explanation?

    <p>Her son was deceased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the visitor's role?

    <p>He was a servant of the firm relaying news.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the emotional state of the couple after their son's death?

    <p>They were in a state of disbelief and silence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mr. White respond to the news of the compensation amount?

    <p>He is horrified and collapses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does the old man primarily exhibit as he wakes up alone in the darkness?

    <p>Alarm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the old woman begin to cry and laugh after recalling the monkey's paw?

    <p>She believes they can use it to bring their son back to life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the old man’s response to the idea of wishing their son alive again?

    <p>He is horrified and believes it would be madness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the story depict the relationship between the old man and woman during this tense moment?

    <p>They demonstrate deep love but face conflicting desires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the statement, 'he could only recognize him by his clothing'?

    <p>It shows the extent of the child's injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the old woman mean by saying, 'Do you think I fear the child I have nursed?'

    <p>She has overcome her grief and wants her son back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial reaction does the old man have regarding the paw when the old woman suggests using it?

    <p>He views it as a dangerous object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes are primarily explored in this interaction between the old couple?

    <p>Love, loss, and the consequences of desire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Monkey's Paw

    • A family lives in Laburnum Villa. Mr. and Mrs. White and their son Herbert are at home.

    • A guest, Sergeant-Major Morris, arrives and brings a monkey's paw, a small, dried paw.

    • The Sergeant-Major says it is a talisman granted three wishes.

    • Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.

    • The wish is granted immediately, and strange noises and events happen.

    • Herbert experiences trouble and an urgent need for money

    • Herbert is ill or injured in the story

    • The family is deeply affected by the events.

    • The events surrounding the monkey's paw have ominous and surprising consequences.

    • The monkey paw grants wishes but has dire consequences for whomever it is used.

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