The Monkey's Paw Questions with Correct Answers
protagonist Correct Answer-What role does Mr. White play in the story?
The husband of Mrs. White and father of Herbert who makes all the
wishes on the Monkey's Paw. Correct Answer-Brief description of Mr.
White.
Round - risk-taker, hospitable, curious, superstitious, stubborn (see
chart). Correct Answer-Is Mr. White a round or flat character, and why?
Dynamic - goes from content with his life to sad and grief-stricken after
Herbert dies; becomes guilty of his son's death; becomes cautious in his
decisions instead of reckless after seeing what the Monkey's Paw has
supposedly done to Herbert (see chart). Correct Answer-Is Mr. White a
dynamic or static character, and why?
antagonist Correct Answer-What role does Mrs. White play in the story?
The wife of Mr. White and mother of Herbert who persuades her
husband to wish their son alive again using the Monkey's Paw. Correct
Answer-Brief description of Mrs. White.
Round - soothing, loving, easy-going, controlling, old, hysterical,
curious, polite, observant (see chart). Correct Answer-Is Mrs. White a
round or flat character, and why?
, Dynamic - used to be happy but becomes sad because of Herbert's death;
becomes desperate instead of maintaining her easy-going manner when
she wants to use the Monkey's Paw to bring back Herbert; Static because
she remains bossy towards her husband throughout the whole story (see
chart). Correct Answer-Is Mrs. White a dynamic or static character, and
why?
minor character Correct Answer-What role does Herbert play in the
story?
The wonderful, loved son of Mr. and Mrs. White who coincidentally
dies after the first wish of the Monkey's Paw is granted. Correct Answer-
Brief description of Herbert.
Flat - clever, sensible, humorous, frivolous, hardworking (see chart).
Correct Answer-Is Herbert a round or flat character, and why?
Static - is only in the story for a short time and does not undergo any
permanent changes of character during that time. Correct Answer-Is
Herbert a dynamic or static character, and why?
minor character Correct Answer-What role does Sergeant Major Morris
play in the story?
Mysterious friend of the Whites who reluctantly gives them the
Monkey's Paw and tells exotic stories. Correct Answer-Brief description
of Sergeant Major Morris.
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