8.1.2 The Monkey's Paw Comprehension and Vocabulary

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Mr. White's unhappiness with his life

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Demonstrated in paragraph 6

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Mrs. White's character traits

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More reserved and passive than Mr. White

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Author's intent in paragraph 29

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Foreshadow unfortunate events due to the paw

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Definition of credulity

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Quickness to believe

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Theme of the story

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Be careful what you wish for.

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Best sentence supporting the theme

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“Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud,” said the sergeant-major, “but I warn you of the consequences.”

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Tone at breakfast after receiving the monkey's paw

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Light-hearted

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Best supporting sentence for question 7

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‘...and the dirty, shrivelled paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues.’

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Meaning of 'resignation' in context

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Acceptance of something undesirable or inevitable

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Character: 'Better let it burn.'

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Sergeant-Major Morris