The Monkey's Paw 2

Why did Sergeant Major Morris's face turn pale?

He remembered the consequences of his wishes.

Why doesn't Mr. White want to wish a second time?

He understands that a wish will likely come with bad consequences.

Which character in the story is most likely to risk peril?

Mr. White

The mood during the opening scene of the story can best be described as...

cozy

Which line of dialogue below foreshadows what will happen to Herbert?

"Well I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall."

Who first suggested that Mr. White wish for 200 pounds?

Herbert

During the climax of the story...

Mrs. White reaches for the latch on the door.

What information is revealed in the exposition of the story?

The Whites' home is somewhat isolated.

What prevents Mrs. White from opening the door?

The bolt is too high.

Which word best describes Mr. White's chess playing strategy?

risk-taking

Which group of words from the story best represents the mood between Mr. White's second wish and his third wish?

scraping, creaking, frantically

Mrs. White came to bed apathetically. Which of these words is a synonym for apathetically?

unemotionally