6th Grade Language Arts
10/24/24 Weekend Homework
Read the Short story "Monkey Paw" that was given out in class on Thursday.
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper
What can you tell about Mr. White based on the opening scene involving chess?
Describe the mood at the White’s house in the beginning.
Why do you think Sergeant-Major tries to brush off talking about the monkey’s paw?
When Sergeant-Major says the first man’s third wish was for death, what did that make you wonder?
Why do you think the Whites ignore Sergeant-Major’s warnings?
How might Mr. White’s decision to rescue the paw from the fire affect the plot?
Was Herbert’s accident a coincidence? Why or why not?
How does Mrs. White’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw change? What brings about this change?
How does the mood of the story change once Mrs. White makes the second wish?
What do you think Mr. White’s third wish was? Why?