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“The Monkey’s Paw” Reading Guide Questions Set 2
Directions: As you read, answer the following questions on loose-leaf paper.
28. Describe the White’s lives now that Herbert is dead.
29. What idea does Mrs. White suddenly have in the middle of the night?
30. Why does her husband think it is a bad idea?
31. What thoughts cross his mind as he is searching for the monkey’s paw?
32. Towards the bottom of page 96 the narrator says, “his wife’s face…unnatural.” Why does it look this way?
33. Why did Mr. White make the 2nd wish even though he didn’t want to?
34. What did MR. White hear when he went downstairs?
35. What details in the scene at the top of page 98 increase the mood of mystery and terror?
36. Why does Mr. White say don’t let “it” in instead of “Herbert?”
37. What is Mr. White’s 3rd wish?
Name ______Date ______
“The Monkey’s Paw” Reading Guide Questions Set 2
Directions: As you read, answer the following questions on loose-leaf paper.
28. Describe the White’s lives now that Herbert is dead.
29. What idea does Mrs. White suddenly have in the middle of the night?
30. Why does her husband think it is a bad ide?
31. What thoughts cross his mind as he is searching for the monkey’s paw?
32. Towards the bottom of page 96 the narrator says, “his wife’s face…unnatural.” Why does it look this way?
33. Why did Mr. White make the 2nd wish even though he didn’t want to?
34. What did MR. White hear when he went downstairs?
35. What details in the scene at the top of page 98 increase the mood of mystery and terror?
36. Why does Mr. White say don’t let “it” in instead of “Herbert?”
37. What is Mr. White’s 3rd wish?