The Monkey's Paw
How many total wishes does the monkey's paw grant to each owner?
three
Which fruit was traditionally dipped in caramel or candy for Halloween treats?
Apples are traditionally dipped in caramel or candy for Halloween treats.
True or False: Gothic Horror is known for it's elevated language because the genre gained popularity during the 1980's.
False: The genre gained popularity during the 18th century
What type of bird visits the narrator in the poem?
A raven
What body part of the old man does the narrator fixate on?
The Old man's wretched, vulture eye!
What specific amount of money does Mr. White wish for in "The Monkey's Paw"?
200 pounds
What did people use to carve the first Jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins?
turnips
This is an iconic character of the Gothic Horror genre. The story is told from this character's perspective, but he is considered an _____________ _____________ because of madness, memory loss, or loss of control.
Unreliable Narrator
During what time of day does "The Raven" take place? What time of year?
Night (midnight) during bleak December
At what time of night does the narrator usually visit the old man's room?
midnight
What tragic event results from Mr. White's first wish for money?
What candy is the most popular during Halloween in the United States?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are one of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S.
The first published example of a Gothic Horror Fiction novel was...
The Castle of Otranto
What word does the raven repeatedly say?
"Nevermore!"
Where does the narrator hide the old man's body?
Beneath the floorboards
Herbert suggests that he will never see the 200 pounds he suggested Mr. White wish for. This is an example of which literary device?
Foreshadowing
Which animated Halloween special first aired in 1966 and has become a seasonal classic?
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" first aired in 1966 and is now a Halloween classic.
The young, innocent, often-beautiful female character who is fated to fall in love with the Byronic hero is the...
Ingenue
Who wrote "The Raven"?
Edgar Allen Poe
What sound drives the narrator to confess to the crime?
"It was the beating of the old man's heart"
When Mrs. White believes her restored son Herbert is at the door, but Mr. White and the reader know otherwise, this is an example of which type of irony?
Dramatic
What is the name of the phobia that refers to an intense fear of Halloween?
The phobia of Halloween is called Samhainophobia.
This is the young, brooding male character. He is often tormented in some way. His appeal is partially due to his suffering.
The Byronic Hero
Who is the narrator mourning in "The Raven"?
Lenore
How many nights does the narrator watch the old man before acting?
Seven