The Monkey's Paw
Who became possessed by the Monkey's Paw?
Mr. White
What will cause someone not to pass the River Styx?
Not having a loved one place a coin in your mouth.
Where was the Diary of Anne Frank located?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
What was Looney Gooney supposed to be at the beginning of the story?
What did the author compare the old man's eyes to?
The eye of a vulture.
How did Herbert die?
A factory accident.
Where does the only light come from in Tartaros?
The fire wheel around Ixion.
What year was the opening scene of the play?
1945
What is the secondary conflict Mr. Toussiant faced at the end of the story?
Person versus society
Where did the narrator hide the old man's body?
Under the floorboards
What are the 3 wishes granted by the Monkey Paw?
200 pounds, Herbert being resurrected, Herbert going away.
What is the task of Sisyphus?
Endlessly pushing a boulder up a hill.
How long were they in the annex?
about 2 years
Why was the toaster able to destroy Looney Gooney?
Because it did not have any AI.
What sound did the narrator hear while talking to the police?
a heartbeat
What did they see when they opened the door after hearing the knocking?
Nothing
What do the 49 Danaibes use to collect water?
Sieves
What was the day they were discovered and captured?
August 4, 1944
Where did Mr. Toussiant get the toaster?
From his grandmother.
How was the narrator acting before he killed the old man?
Very cautious
What powers did the Monkey Paw have?
The power to grant 3 wishes.
What is the reason the giant Tityus is stretched 9 acres and tied down?
For attempting to assault Leto.
What is Margot's motivation for saying 'sometimes I wish the end would come'?
Desperation, fear, and a longing for an end to their current situation.
Why wasn't Mr. Toussiant able to just throw away the Looney Gooney when he discovered it was the problem?
The trash can told him that toxic substances had to be manually sorted.
What was the narrator trying to prove throughout the story?
That they weren't crazy.