Question

question 2 of 5

what is most likely mr. whites final wish?

a. to return the 200 pounds he received
b. to stop his wife from feeling so sad
c. to go back in time and never make the first wish
d. to reverse his second wish

Explanation:

Analyze the plot context

Using the The Monkeys Paw and Plot Structure knowledge points:
In W.W. Jacobs' short story, Mr. White's second wish was for his deceased son, Herbert, to come back to life. When a mysterious knocking begins at the front door, Mr. White realizes that his son will likely return as a mutilated, decaying corpse.

Determine the final wish

Using the Conflict in Literature knowledge point:
To resolve the rising tension and prevent his wife from opening the door to a horrific sight, Mr. White frantically searches for the monkey's paw to make his third and final wish. Although the exact words are not spoken aloud, the knocking immediately stops when he makes the wish, implying his final wish was for his son to return to the grave (reversing the second wish).

Answer:

• A. To return the 200 pounds he received
• B. To stop his wife from feeling so sad
• C. To go back in time and never make the first wish
• D. To reverse his second wish (Correct answer)