The Monkey's Paw Summary

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Questions and Answers

What does Mrs. White initially think about the sergeant-major's story?

She is fascinated by it.

She believes it has some truth to it.

She finds it completely believable.

She thinks it is ridiculous. (correct)

How does Mr. White react to Mrs. White's insistence to use the monkey's paw?

He ignores her pleas entirely.

He complies instantly without concerns.

He supports her decision wholeheartedly.

He resists and expresses his doubts. (correct)

What does the representative from Maw and Meggins inform Mrs. White about Herbert?

He is dead but feels no pain. (correct)

He has been demoted at work.

He will return home soon.

He is recovering from an accident.

What do Mr. and Mrs. White receive as compensation for Herbert's death?

Two hundred pounds. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. White feel that wishing Herbert back to life is a bad idea?

He has seen the condition of Herbert's body. Signup and view all the answers

What does Herbert’s joke about the two hundred pounds imply?

Money cannot bring happiness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate reaction of Mr. White after the representative delivers the news of Herbert’s death?

He faints. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mood in the room the morning after the fire is put out?

Cheerful and normal. Signup and view all the answers

What activity are Herbert White and his father engaged in at the beginning of the story?

Playing chess Signup and view all the answers

What does Sergeant-Major Morris caution Mr. White about the mummified paw?

It is dangerous to meddle with fate Signup and view all the answers

What specific wish does Mr. White make on the paw?

For two hundred pounds Signup and view all the answers

How does Mrs. White react to the suggestion of wishing for extra hands?

She finds it funny Signup and view all the answers

What event leads Mr. White to rescue the paw from the fire?

The sergeant-major's warning Signup and view all the answers

What do Herbert and Mr. White do while discussing the paw?

Play piano Signup and view all the answers

What does the sergeant-major mean when he states that he has utilized all his wishes?

He has experienced the consequences of wishes Signup and view all the answers

What unusual sight does Herbert see while sitting by the fire?

A vividly realistic monkey face Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Monkey's Paw

The story begins with the White family, Herbert, Mr. White, and Mrs. White, enjoying a cozy evening.
Sergeant-Major Morris, a family friend, arrives and shares stories of his time in India.
He introduces a mummified monkey's paw, allegedly cursed by a fakir.
The paw grants three wishes, but has dangerous consequences for those who use it.
Mr.White, despite warnings from the sergeant-major, decides to use the paw, wishing for £200.
The next morning, a representative from Herbert's workplace informs the Whites that Herbert has been killed in an accident.
The company offers £200 in compensation, the same amount Mr. White wished for.
Devastated by Herbert's death, Mrs. White begs Mr. White to use the paw to bring him back.
Reluctantly, Mr. White makes the wish.
The story ends ominously as they listen to a knock at the door.

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Explore the eerie tale of 'The Monkey's Paw,' where the White family encounters a cursed artifact that grants wishes with horrifying consequences. Follow their journey from warmth to tragedy as they make fateful choices that lead to a chilling climax. Delve into themes of consequence and the dangers of desire in this gripping story.