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"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs Quiz

"The Monkey's Paw" is a classic story of irony and horror.

A multiple-choice quiz by srfield99. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
srfield99

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
277,174

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
483

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What were Mr. White and his son doing while waiting for the sergeant-major to arrive? Hint

Fixing the roof on their cottage

Having an argument

Playing chess

Examining an evil talisman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did the old Indian man originally put a spell on the monkey's paw? Hint

He didn't-the spell was a fake.

He wanted revenge on a person who had wronged him.

He wanted to show that people should not interfere with fate.

He wanted to generate wealth for his family.

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Question 3 of 10

3. The sergeant-major tricked the Whites into accepting the monkey's paw.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Mrs. White foolishly ask the sergeant-major to wish for her? Hint

She wished to be young again.

She wished for four pairs of hands.

She wished for the firewood to be brought in.

She wished for an endless supply of food.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Mr. White's first wish and why? Hint

He simply wished for a new pipe.

He wished for two hundred pounds to purchase a prize horse.

He wished for two hundred pounds to pay off his house.

He wished for a cure for his wife's illness.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What happened as a result of the first wish? Hint

His son was crushed to death at work and Mr. White received a settlement.

His wife died and was therefore "cured of her illness".

A new pipe appeared on the mantle.

Two hundred pounds were found in his mailbox.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the second wish made by Mr. White? Hint

He wished his wife was alive again.

He wished for an end to a local drought.

He wished for the paw to go away.

He wished his son was alive again.

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Question 8 of 10

8. The second wish came true just as it was worded.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. How would you describe Mr. White after the third and final wish? Hint

Heartbroken

Wiser

Grief-stricken

All three

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Question 10 of 10

10. This story is similar to which of the following stories? Hint

"The Masque of the Red Death" by E. A. Poe

"The Bottle Imp" by R. L. Stevenson

"The Boarded Window" by Ambrose Bierce

"Cool Air" by H. P. Lovecraft

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What were Mr. White and his son doing while waiting for the sergeant-major to arrive?

Answer: Playing chess

They were about to play a much deadlier game.

2. Why did the old Indian man originally put a spell on the monkey's paw?

Answer: He wanted to show that people should not interfere with fate.

Never try to interfere with fate!

3. The sergeant-major tricked the Whites into accepting the monkey's paw.

Answer: False

He warned them against it and even threw the paw into the fire.

4. What did Mrs. White foolishly ask the sergeant-major to wish for her?

Answer: She wished for four pairs of hands.

Luckily, it didn't come true because the sergeant-major had already used his three wishes.

5. What was Mr. White's first wish and why?

Answer: He wished for two hundred pounds to pay off his house.

I don't think it was worth it!

6. What happened as a result of the first wish?

Answer: His son was crushed to death at work and Mr. White received a settlement.

The settlement was two hundred pounds...imagine that!

7. What was the second wish made by Mr. White?

Answer: He wished his son was alive again.

He should have quit a couple of wishes ago!

8. The second wish came true just as it was worded.

Answer: True

His son was alive again-for better or for worse. It's unfortunate he did not make the wish a bit more precise, so he could have a healthy son restored.

9. How would you describe Mr. White after the third and final wish?

Answer: All three

All three and then some.

10. This story is similar to which of the following stories?

Answer: "The Bottle Imp" by R. L. Stevenson

In "The Bottle Imp", wishes are also granted with disastrous results. The other three are great stories, though.

Source: Author srfield99

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