Character
Who/what was the protagonist of "The Monkey's Paw"?
Mr. White
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A wool scarf and a pair of earmuffs protects us from the biting cold. Besides a warm coat, gloves and boots are also essential.
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What can we infer about Mr. White based on his behavior in paragraph 1?
"Father and son were at chess; the former, who possessed ideas about the game involving radical chances, putting his king into such sharp and unnecessary perils that it even provoked comment from the white-haired old lady knitting placidly by the fire."
Mr. White is too risky when he plays chess. He's even willing to risk his most important piece! This shows that he doesn't think through the consequences of his choices.
Compare the setting of "The Lottery" and "The Monkey's Paw".
Answers may vary: Though both texts showed strange endings where one character died, "The Lottery" showed the whole town gather on a warm Summer day while the "The Monkey's Paw" showed an isolated home in Victorian England.
What is the inciting incident of "The Monkey's Paw?
Mr. White asking Sergeant-Major Morris questions about the monkey's paw.
Who/what is the antagonist of "The Monkey's Paw"?
The monkey's paw
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They liked the fun surprise party.
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What can you infer about the paw from Sergeant Major Morris's face whitening after he reveals he's had three wishes?
I can infer the paw has led to negative events happening because Sgt. Major Morris' face expresses fear.
The Lottery:
Explain how Hutchinson's mood changed throughout the story.
Answers may vary: Hutchinson's mood changed throughout the story by first being easy-going with her late arrival to stressed and angry once Bill got the first drawing. She only got more and more tense as the second drawing occurred and she realized she would have to be stoned to death.
What part of plot is this?
"Wish!" She cried, in a strong voice.
"It is foolish and wicked," he faltered.
"Wish!" repeated his wife.
He raised his hand. "I wish my son alive again."
Climax- Mrs. White's repetitive demands build tension (rising action), but Mr. White making the second wish is the irreversible, turning point.
Based on Mrs. White’s conversation with Mr. White in paragraphs 118 through 120, the reader can conclude that—
A. Mrs. White will not be able to fulfill her husband’s request to wish upon the monkey’s paw to bring her son back home.
B. Mrs. White’s grief is influencing her motivation to bring her son back to life using the monkey’s paw.
C. Mr. White no longer has any wishes left on the monkey’s paw.
D. Mr. White desperately wants to bring his son back to life using the monkey’s paw.
B. Mrs. White’s guilt is causing her to think irrationally and bring her son back no matter the consequence.
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Most students loves snow days. When the weather is too severe due to snow and ice, schools are canceled. When that happens, students has a snow day.
loves> love
has> have
What inference can you make about Mr. White's statement, "He was the only one left to us" in Part II?
Explain how Mr. White's mood changed throughout the story.
Answers may vary: Mr. White's mood changed throughout the story as he began feeling curious about the monkey's paw and it's alleged powers. He didn't believe in it's abilities until his first wish came true at the expense of losing his son, Herbert. At that moment, his mood shifted to grief and fear which carried over until he made his very last wish.
The author uses the conversation between Mr. White, Mrs. White, and Herbert in paragraphs 68 through 70 to foreshadow that—
A. Mr. and Mrs. White will have their wish granted.
B. Herbert will get a raise at work equal to the wish granted.
C. The wish will be granted in an unexpected manner.
D. Two hundred pounds will fall on Mr. White’s head.
C. Mr. White mentions that wish could be granted and appear as a coincidence.
The description of Mr. White’s thoughts in paragraph 121 reveals that he is—
A. conflicted about wanting his son to be alive again.
B. calm in his resolve to bring his son back to life.
C. afraid of what he will see when he opens the door.
D. confused about his wife’s irrational behavior
C. Mr. White has a horrible fear that the unspoken wish might bring his mutilated son before him as he looks for the monkey’s paw at his wife’s request.
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In Chicago, there is usually a few snow days in most winters. Though everyone has a day off, some teachers assigns extra homework. The extra homework, like small projects, keeps the students busy and safe at home.
is > are
assigns> assign
Which of the following quotes best support that the monkey's paw has mysterious qualities. Select all that apply.
A. "As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake."
B. "Well, I don't see the money," said his son, as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall".
C. "It must have been your fancy (imagination), father," said his wife, regarding him anxiously.
D. They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes.
A. The paw moving shows the mysterious, supernatural force at work.
C. Mrs. White blaming it on Mr. White's imagination shows the mysterious and unsettling nature of the paw.
Which of the following reveals an event in the rising action?
A. In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears.
B. “Herbert will have some more of his funny remarks, I expect, when he comes home,” she said, as they sat at dinner.
C. His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband’s credulity.
D. His wife made no reply. She was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, peering in an undecided fashion at the house, appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter.
D. Mrs. White is distracted and focused on a mysterious man pacing outside the White’s home. This builds suspense by hinting at events to come. A and C are events in the rising action, but they don't REVEAL an event in the rising action.
Which paragraph best shows that Mr. White is easily influenced by his wife, Mrs. White?
A. 118
B. 120
C. 122
D. 123
C. The description of Mr. White says, “He was afraid of her,” which shows the impact of her influence on his behavior.
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The quiet respectful class listened to the guest speaker.
quiet, respectful
What can you infer about what happened at the end of the story?
I can infer Herbert was at the door and Mr. White made a third wish to make him die because the knocking stopped and there was only an empty street when they opened the door.
How does The Graveyard Book and The Monkey's Paw use supernatural elements to influence the actions of the characters?
Answers may vary: Nobody's mom appearing as a freshly dead, static-like ghost influenced Mrs. Owens to protect the baby while seeing the paw move, faces in the fire, and hearing news of Herbert's coincidental death influenced Mr. White to make his third wish.
The author builds tension at the end of the excerpt (p.67-79) by—
A. hinting that the Whites will soon receive the 200 pounds.
B. indicating Mrs. White is unaware of what is happening.
C. suggesting that Mrs. White suspects there is something wrong.
D. implying that Mr. White is uncomfortable talking to the men.
C. Mrs. White’s responses, such as watching the man outside and immediately asking about Herbert, show that she knows something has happened to her son.