Monkey's Paw Quiz
The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs. The story revolves around a mysterious cursed talisman; a monkey's paw that symbolizes greed; everything that its owner could possibly wish for and the unrestricted ability to make it happen. Take the quiz on the book to test whether you understood it. Have fun!
- 1.
Respond in at least a paragraph (minimum 4 sentences) : Did the Whites deserve their fate? Why or why not?
- 2.
The final outcome is called the ____________. Some stories lack this.
- A.
Conflict
- B.
Exposition
- C.
Resolution
- D.
Falling action
Correct Answer
C. Resolution -
- 3.
The most suspenseful and tense moment of the story (which also begins to resolve the conflict) is the____________.
- A.
Conflict
- B.
Rising action
- C.
Climax
- D.
Exposition
Correct Answer
C. Climax -
- 4.
This part of plot is where smaller conflicts are resolved and loose ends tied up. We approach the resolution.
- A.
Exposition
- B.
Rising action
- C.
Falling action
- D.
Conflict
Correct Answer
C. Falling action -
- 5.
The background information of the story is called the _____________.
- A.
Exposition
- B.
Falling action
- C.
Suspense
- D.
Rising action
Correct Answer
A. Exposition -
- 6.
Exposition includes . . .
- A.
Characters and climax
- B.
Suspense and action
- C.
Setting and character introduction
- D.
Historical and cultural
Correct Answer
C. Setting and character introduction -
- 7.
Rising Action is . . .
- A.
How the story resolves or the problem is solved
- B.
The middle part of the story
- C.
What happens after the climax
- D.
How the story builds tension and suspense to a climax
Correct Answer
D. How the story builds tension and suspense to a climax -
- 8.
What would you infer is the reason that Mr. White is so reluctant to wish for his son's return from the dead?
- A.
He didn't love his son.
- B.
He's not even sure that his son is dead.
- C.
He wants his son to rest in peace.
- D.
He understands that the way the wishes are answered does not lead to a happy outcome.
Correct Answer
D. He understands that the way the wishes are answered does not lead to a happy outcome. -
- 9.
We infer that Mr. White's third wish is for...
- A.
His life to end peacefully.
- B.
His son to remain dead.
- C.
His son to come back to life.
- D.
His wife to stop crying.
Correct Answer
B. His son to remain dead. -
- 10.
Which detail foreshadows the effect of the first wish?
- A.
There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing.
- B.
Mr. White faints after the monkey's paw moves in his hand.
- C.
Herbert urges his father to wish to be an emperor.
- D.
Mrs. White flirts with Sgt Morris.
Correct Answer
A. There is a crashing sound from the piano, which Herbert is playing. -
- 11.
What does the man from Maw and Meggins bring to the Whites?
- A.
The body of their son
- B.
Two hundred pounds
- C.
The monkey's paw
- D.
A bill
Correct Answer
B. Two hundred pounds -
- 12.
What fact about Mrs. White helps explain her determination about the second wish?
- A.
She is a loving mother.
- B.
She does not fear death.
- C.
She does not believe in the monkey's paw.
- D.
She is very angry.
Correct Answer
A. She is a loving mother. -
- 13.
What is outside the door after the second wish?
- A.
The man from Maw and Meggins
- B.
Zombie Herbert, back from the dead
- C.
The holy fakir
- D.
Morris
Correct Answer
B. Zombie Herbert, back from the dead -
- 14.
What is “The Monkey's Paw” about?
- A.
A retired sergeant major who brings a magical monkey's paw home from India
- B.
An unsuspecting son who dies as a result of his mother's greed
- C.
A monkey's paw that grants three wishes to all of its owners
- D.
A magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family
Correct Answer
D. A magical but evil monkey's paw that ruins the quiet life of a family -
- 15.
Which line helps you predict that the first wish will come true?
- A.
“I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact.”
- B.
“Never mind, though; there's no harm done.”
- C.
“As I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake.”
- D.
“I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed.”
Correct Answer
C. “As I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake.” -
- 16.
All of the following could be themes for 'The Monkey's Paw' EXCEPT:
- A.
Be content with what you have.
- B.
Good will ultimately triumph over evil.
- C.
Be careful what you wish for.
- D.
Listen to others; they may have important advice.
Correct Answer
B. Good will ultimately triumph over evil. -
- 17.
Choose the pair of words that best reflect the mood of the story:
- A.
Dark and depressing
- B.
Light and optimistic
- C.
Magical and artistic
- D.
Futuristic and negative
Correct Answer
A. Dark and depressing -
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