THE MONKEY'S PAW

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What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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It is dangerous to interfere with fate.

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What detail foreshadows the effect of Mr. White's first wish?

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There is a crashing sound from the piano.

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What is a key theme in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Be careful what you wish for.

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What is the dramatic irony in Mr. White's wish for $200?

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He gets the money, but he pays a terrible price because his son died.

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

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Herbert suggests to his father that two hundred pounds will help pay off their house.

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What is a monkey's paw in the story?

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A magical object that grants wishes but with dire consequences.

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What does the monkey's paw symbolize?

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The dangers of greed and the consequences of tampering with fate.

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Who is the author of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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W.W. Jacobs.

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What lesson can be learned from 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Wishes can have unintended consequences.

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What happens to Herbert after Mr. White's wish?

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Herbert dies as a result of the wish.