The monkey's paw

By: W. W. Jacobs

Questions

1. What does Morris's reaction suggest about his experience with the paw? 2. List one example of foreshadowing from the story. How does foreshadowing help intensify the story's conflict? 3. How does the description of the supper and Morris's departure add to the story's suspense? 4. What is the problem facing Mr. And Mrs. White? How do they respond to this problem? 5. Why at one point is Mr. White out of breath, trembling, and cold with sweat? 6. What do you believe causes the knock on the door? Why do you think this? 7. What do you believe is the climax of the story? 8. What is the significance of the "two miles" 9. The sergeant-major says that the fakir wanted to prove "that fate ruled people". Do you think that people have control over their lives? How much do you think are we (people) ruled by forces beyond our control? Explain your answer.