Events
The rising action
The White's wish for $20,000. They later find out Herbert died in an accident at work.
I felt ____________ when I had to say goodbye and move away from my friends.
sorrow
The opposite of what is expected
irony
"'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'" leads to this inference.
The man before Morris encountered bad consequences when he made wishes with the paw
Mr. White's reaction to the paw in the beginning.
Curious, intrigued
Morris throws the paw into the fire for this reason
To keep it from harming other people.
To give as a favor
granted
The mood at the beginning of the story.
Mysterious or creepy
"He hears a sound downstairs. He goes down to look. He was right. He heard a slight, soft knock" leads to this inference.
Sergeant-Major Morris' feelings toward the paw
nervous, uneasy
Describe the power the Monkey's Paw has.
It can give 3 people 3 wishes.
The teacher would not put up with any more ___________, which is why he started assigning detentions
mishief
"Mr. White and his son, Herbert, are playing chess while Mrs. White is knitting by the fireplace" illustrates this mood.
comfortable, calm
Sergeant Major Morris’ face whitens when he reveals that he has had three wishes leads to this inference.
He is scared of what the paw can do
The maker of the curse
The Fakir
This was Mr. and Mrs. White's compensation for the loss of their son.
$20,000
At the funeral, everyone spoke _________ to one another.
gravely
The White's wish for money but then their son dies. They are then given a check for $20,000. This is an example of what type of irony.
Situational
"In the bright sun the next morning, Herbert laughs at his fears. Mrs. White complains about the old soldier's tall tales. Herbert jokingly asks his parents not to spend the money beofre he returns" leads to this inference.
The Whites think that Morris made up the story about the paw
Unsensible would be used to describe this person.
Mrs. White
Conflict arises between these two characters
Mr. and Mrs. White
The man looked at the boy __________ after hearing his excuse for not doing his homework.
dubiously
Someone saying, "That test was so easy!" after seeing their bad grade is an example of this kind of irony.
Verbal
"Then he runs out of the house, down the walkway, and into the street. The streetlight shone on the quiet and deserted road" leads to this inference.
Mr. White wishes for Herbert to be dead again.
Regretful would be used to describe this person
Mr. White