The Monkey's Paw Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Monkey's Paw? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. How does the paw symbolize guilt?
Guilt over having a home
Guilt over having so much
Guilt over being granted wishes
Guilt over the death of a loved one
Q. How does the paw symbolize anxiety?
Anxiety over foreign things
Anxiety over hairy things
Anxiety over big things
Anxiety over new things
Q. What does Herbert think he sees in the fire?
A skull
A knife
Wood
A face
Q. When we first meet Herbert and his dad, what game are the playing?
Cribbage
Touch football
Quidditch
Chess
Q. At the end, who is not willing to take a risk?
Herbert
Sergeant-Major Morris
Mr. White
Mrs. White