Film Vs. Story
Mr. White knows exactly where the monkey's paw is in the story or the film?
In the story.
when a writer provides hints that suggest future events in a story
"All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman's knock, when she found the post brought a tailor's bill" (paragraph 71).
The author includes this sentence most likely to -
Reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey's paw more than she lets on.
Define theme.
the message or lesson about life or human nature
Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?
A. When Mr. White realizes how they can use the second wish
B. When Mrs. White remembers they have 2 more wishes
C. When Mrs. White is trying to open the door
Mr. White tells Mrs. White she must let her son go in the story or in the film?
In the film.
Which quote foreshadows that something bad will come from the monkey's paw?
"Better let it burn," said the soldier.
"Three separate men could each have three wishes from it."
"Her husband drew the talisman from his pocket, and then all three burst into laughter."
"Better let it burn," said the soldier.
What do paragraphs 101-121 reveal about Mr. White?
A. He knows that the monkey's paw is dangerous
B. he doesn't want to touch the monkey's paw
C. He knows everything will be okay with one more wish
A. He knows that the monkey's paw is dangerous
"He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow."
How does this sentence illustrate the theme of the text?
It implies that nobody should try to control their own fate or the lives of other people.
The scene in the film clip when Mr. White sees a flash of Herbert in his coffin is important because it -
A. shows what the paw will do to anyone who wishes
B. suggests that the paw has a sense of justice
C. shows a badly injured Herbert is rising from the grave
C. shows a badly injured Herbert is rising from the grave
Mr. White says it has been ten days since Herbert died in the factory in the story or in the film?
In the film.
"... and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains" (paragraph 64).
How does this sentence foreshadow the events to come?
It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.
Why does the author of the story introduce Sergeant-Major Morris?
The author wants to show how the monkey's paw comes in the White household. He also wants to illustrate the dangers of using the paw. The author also uses this character to convey the message "that fate rule[s] people's lives, and that those who [interfere] with it d[o] so to their sorrow" (paragraph 26).
What theme from traditional stories is central to "The Monkey's Paw"?
A. the danger of the unknown and known
B. the danger of temptation and greed
C. the challenge of knowing good from evil
Sergeant-Major Morrris's warning, "If you must... wish for something sensible" is repeated in the story or in the film?
In the film.
Mr. White tells Mrs. White that the sound they hear downstairs is a rat in the story or in the film?
In the story.
Which quote foreshadows that wishing on the monkey's paw will cause grief?
A. "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."
B. "A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire."
C. "The visitor absent-mindedly put his empty glass to his lips and then set it down again."
A. "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."
What inference can the reader make about Mr. White's third and final wish?
He likely wished to undo the second wish or for whoever was at the door to disappear.
Which quote best indicates the the danger of temptation and greed:
A. "He began to talk... of wars and plagues and strange peoples."
B. "Well, it's just a bit of what you might call magic."
C. "'The first man had his three wishes. Yes,' was the reply; 'I don't know what the first two were, but the third was for death.'"
C. "'The first man had his three wishes. Yes,' was the reply; 'I don't know what the first two were, but the third was for death.'"
Which quote from the film clip most clearly conveys a mood of desperation?
A. You're afraid of your own son
B. I can't open the door!
C. You killed my son!
B. I can't open the door!
Mrs. White accuses Mr. White of killing their son in the story or in the film?
In the film.
Foreshadowing can propel the plot forward by ...
Identify at least one Aha Moment from the story.
Possible answers:
Mr. and Mrs. White realize that their first wish was granted at the expense of their son.
Mrs. White remembers she has 2 more wishes.
What is one of the main themes from The Monkey's Paw? Support your answer with evidence from the story.
Answers will vary but need to show a universal message/lesson and must be backed with textual evidence.
Is Mrs. Iacobucci having a boy or a girl?