Events in the Story
Explain what was the first wish made by the old man (Monkey's Paw)
200 Pounds
Who gave them the monkeys paw?
Sergeant Major Morris
What does ‘fate’ mean?
The idea that events are determined or destined to happen.
Name the characters in the story.
Mr. White, Mrs. White, Herbert White, Sergeant-Major Morris
Who is the protagonist?
Mr. White
What company the man announced he was from before announcing the sons passing ?
Maw and Meggins
Speculate what the does the sergeant-major try to do with the paw
Threw it in the fire
Explain what the meaning of the word "Peril" is
The meaning of the word Peril is "danger, problem, or serious risk"
What is the theme of the story?
Be careful what you wish for!
(Answers may vary)
Give one example of foreshadowing in the story.
Morris warns the family about the paw and says it has caused trouble.
What game were the Father and son were playing in the beginning of the passage?
Chess
Analyze the difference between the short-film and the passage with the first wish (Monkeys Paw & Monkeys Paw Short-film)
In the article the first wish is wanting two hundred pounds but in the short-film the first wish is wanting three hundred pounds
OR
The short film the mother blamed the dad for the son's death but in the book, she did not.
What does ‘despair’ mean?
A feeling of hopelessness or deep sadness.
What is the resolution of the story?
Mr. White makes his third wish. Mrs. White opens the door to a quiet street.
Why does Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?
Herbert jokingly told him to
Explain what was the third wish that the first person with the Monkey's Paw was
"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. that's how I got the paw"
What genre does the film belong to?
Horror or supernatural horror.
What is foreshadowing?
Hints or clues about events that will happen later.
Explain in what way did the son died
"He was caught in the machinery"
How far away is the cemetery from Mr. and Mrs. White's house?
2 miles
What 3 wishes does Mr. White make?
200 pounds, the son to be alive again, the son to go away/die/answers may vary
How does the short film end?
Herbert, Mrs. White, and Mr. White are all dead.
Spell the word that means: the result of an action or decision.
C o n s e q u e n c e
Is Mr. White right or wrong to use the paw? Support your answer with a reason.
Answers vary, but you should give a clear claim and support it with a story detail.
What scares Herbert the night that Sergeant-Major Morris visits?
He sees a face in the fire.