Monkey's Paw

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

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Be careful what you wish for.

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What does the crashing sound from the piano foreshadow?

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The effect of Mr. White's first wish.

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How does the setting at the beginning of the story affect the mood?

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It helps set a sombre, mysterious mood.

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

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Herbert suggests it will help pay off their house.

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What is a key lesson from 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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You don't know what you've got until it's gone.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.

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What does the monkey's paw symbolize?

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The dangers of interfering 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 is the setting of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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A remote house in England.

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What is the significance of the number three in the story?

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It represents the three wishes granted by the paw.