Which detail from "The Monkey's Paw" is an example of conflict?A.When all of Mr. White's wishes are gone, he is worse off than before.B.Mrs. White wants her son to come back from the dead, but Mr. White is afraid.C.The night the story begins, the weather outside is cold and wet.D.The White family is fascinated by Mr. Morris's stories.

Which detail is an example of internal conflict in "The Monkey's Paw"?A.Mr. White has doubts about making another wish on the monkey's paw after his son is killed.B.Herbert and his father discuss whether to make a first wish on the monkey's paw.C.Mr. White tries to make a final wish on the monkey's paw before his wife opens the door.D.Herbert White gets caught in a piece of machinery at work and is killed.

Which detail from "The Monkey's Paw" most clearly helps create tension?A.The White family listens to Mr. Morris's tales of travel.B.A fakir warned that anyone who meddled with fate would be sorry.C.Mrs. White knits while her husband and son play chess and wait for a visitor.D.Mr. White uses all three wishes from the monkey's paw by the end of the story.

Which part of "The Monkey's Paw" would be considered part of the story's falling action?A.Mr. White looks out the front door and sees an empty road.B.Mr. and Mrs. White can never get their son back.C.Mr. White has no wishes left on the monkey's paw.D.Mr. White wishes to return his so

How do Mr. White's wife and son first react to the story about the monkey's paw?A.They think it will end up killing someone.B.They are desperate to get the paw.C.They do not believe it is magical.D.They think it carries disease.

Which event is most clearly the climax of "The Monkey's Paw"?A.Mrs. White tells Mr. White to wish their son back alive.B.The Whites receive money for their son's death.C.Mr. White pulls the monkey's paw out of the fire.D.Mr. White uses his third and final wish.