Characters
These characters were playing chess in the opening scene of the play?
Herbert and Mr. White were playing a game of chess
What is rising action?
Rising action in a plot is a series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in a piece of text. It pulls the reader in.
What does Mr. White do when he realizes that he made a mistake while playing chess?
Try to distract Herbert by complaining about the weather so that he can think about his next move.
Why couldn't Mrs. White let Herbert in the house?
The bolt was out of reach.
Who wrote "Monkey's Paw"
WW Jacobs
Mrs. White was doing this while waiting for the visitor?
Knitting
What was the climax of "The Monkey's Paw"?
When Mr. White couldn't find the paw in order to make the third wish
Why did Morris pitch the paw into the fire?
He wanted to prevent others from experiencing what the paw can do.
What was an example of an internal conflict in "The Monkey's Paw"?
Wanting their son back, however, knowing that he was a zombie.
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Is it a movie?
Yes
This is the full name of the visitor who came to visit the family.
Sergeant Major Morris
Define the literary term Plot
The order of a number of events that make up a story.
What did Mrs. White mean when she said " I forgot it was 2 miles away?"
She forgot the cemetery was 2 miles away and it would take Herbert awhile to walk to the house.
What was an example of an external conflict in "The Monkey's Paw"?
Letting a zombie in the house causing them to not be safe.
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What is the authors full name?
William Wymark Jacobs
What happened to the first man who made wishes on the paw?
He made two wishes that caused him sorrow, as a result, his third wish was for death.
What was the resolution of "The Monkey's Paw"?
When the door is opened and Herbert is nowhere to be seen.
Where was the Monkey's paw originally obtained?
It was obtained somewhere in India.
What were the three wishes that Mr. White wished for?
1) for 200 pounds
2) my son to be alive again
3) wishes his son to be dead again so that he doesn't terrorise the family.
When was the book published?
September, 1902
A fakir put a spell on the monkey's paw. What is a fakir?
A very holy man that can have magical powers.
What is the ending sentence of "Monkey's Paw."
The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road.
How were wishes granted and received according to Morris?
They felt like it was almost a coincidence.
What was a genre in "The Monkey's Paw"?
Horror
How many kids does WW Jacobs have?
He has 5 kids in total; two sons and three daughters.