Mar 27, 2019 You may not know the origin of the term, but there’s a chance you know about the “monkey’s paw” from television series or other media paying homage over the years to W. Jacobs’ 1902 supernatural short story ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ – in which the owner of a monkey’s paw is granted three wishes of their choosing, with unforeseen consequences for whatever it is they wish for. When we look closely at 'The Monkey's Paw,' it's full of questions about how much power people have over the direction of their lives. This story is also about how we make choices. He decides he wants to keep the paw, but it's Herbert who suggests the first wish, and Mrs. White his second one. He seems to make this second.

Section 1

1. What time of day does this book start?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Night.
(c) Morning.
(d) Evening.

2. Where is Mrs. White at the beginning of the book?
(a) A hopsital.
(b) The church.
(c) Her school.
(d) Her home.

3. What is Mr. White playing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Pinochle.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Chess.
(d) Checkers.

4. Who is Mr. White playing a game with at the beginning of the book?
(a) His friend.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

5. Whom is Mr. White waiting for at the beginning of the book?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) His friend.

6. What is the name of Mr. White's son?
(a) Hal.
(b) Herbert.
(c) Henry.
(d) Harold.

7. What is Mrs. White doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Washing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Darning socks.

8. What is the weather like at the beginning of the book?
(a) Hot.
(b) Cold.
(c) Dry.
(d) Warm.

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9. What is the name of the White's house?
(a) Villa Lake Ridge.
(b) Villa Larkshire.
(c) Lakesnam Villa.
(d) Lake Side Villa.

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