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“The Monkey’s Paw” - Group Quiz
How is characterization used to dictate the story line?
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How does Mr. White develop throughout the plot? Provide examples from the text.
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The Monkey’s Paw - Critical Thinking Questions
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Define irony. How is the fulfillment of Mr. White’s first wish ironic?
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How does the setting of the cold, wet, night and the warm, cozy fire set the mood of the story?
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At what point could you predict that Herbert is killed in an accident? Use specific examples for support.
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At what point could you predict that Mrs. White would ask her husband to wish her son alive again? Use
specific examples for support.
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Do you think Herbert was really outside the door, or was it just coincidence? Explain your answer.
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6. Writing: Sequel - Write a brief sequel to this tale in which someone else finds the paw. Use the following
questions construct your paragraph.
• How does the new person get the monkey’s paw?
• How will he or she learn about the history of the monkey’s paw?
• What does this person have, and what does he or she want?
• Will the person make a wish?
• What consequences will this person’s wishes bring?
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