You may not know the origin of the term, but there’s a chance you know about the “monkey’s paw” from television series or other media paying homage over the years to W. W. Jacobs’ 1902 supernatural short story ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ – in which the owner of a monkey’s paw is granted three wishes of their choosing, with unforeseen consequences for whatever it is they wish for. What do you know of the tale?
He found it stuck in a sewer grate on the street.
The man who owned it previously used his last wish to wish for death. Upon his death, the paw passed to Sergeant-Major Morris.
His sister gave it to him as a gift of good luck for his 30th birthday.
He bought it on E-Bay.
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His son to come back alive.
More money.
A vacation from home.
A new house.
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He finds the 200 pounds in an envelope.
His son, Herbert, dies from an "accident" at work.
He never receives the money.
He gets more than 200 pounds.
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As he talks to the Whites, he is reminded of the evil consequences that accompany the granting person's wishes.
It has been said that the only way your wish will come true is by placing it upon a fire.
He wanted to see the faces in the fire.
Morris thinks the paw is hideous looking.
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Mr. White dies.
The knocking at the front door stops.
His son moves home.
His wife wins the Florida lottery.
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His wife dies.
There is a mysterious knock at the door.
He learns that his son never died.
He sues Herbert's work for 200 pounds.
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Great joy
Many riches
Peace and harmony
Great sadness
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Tries to steal 200 pounds.
Is caught in a terrible storm.
Travels to India.
Is caught in the machinery at work.
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Relief
Pain
Gratitude
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Grief.
Happiness.
Good luck.
Contentment.
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The exposition.
Part of the rising action.
The resolution.
The climax.
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He didn't love his son.
He's not even sure that his son is dead.
He wants his son to rest in peace.
He understands that the way the wishes are answered does not lead to a happy outcome.
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Topic.
Theme.
Climax.
Prompt.
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His life to end peacefully.
His son to remain dead.
His son to come back to life.
His wife to stop crying.
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Librarians
Architects
Police Officers
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Internal conflict
External conflict
Mood
Point of View
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The son returning home.
They are given 200 pounds.
There is not no resolution.
Mr. White makes a second wish.
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Meal.
Ticket.
Map.
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He says that he can't wait to fix the house with the money.
He recites the chant, "Banana, Banana, Banana."
He says that it seems to him that he has all he wants.
He says that he will never have to work another day in his life again.
Let events happen.
Control events.
Believe in free will.
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Sergeant-Major Morris placing the monkey's paw in the fire.
Herbert knocking on the White's front door.
Mrs. White crying in the morning.
Mr. White receiving the paw from Sergeant-Major Morris.
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Pleasing
Not believable
Very violent
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Peaceful and content
Dark and disturbing
Energetic
Sad and solemn
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He cannot wait to try it
He wants to destroy it immediately.
He does not think it will work.
He wants to sell it.
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