The Monkey's Paw

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What is the resolution of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The door opens and no one is there.

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What is foreshadowing?

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The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story.

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What motivates Mr. White to wish his dead son away at the end of the story?

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His belief in the paw and his fear of its power.

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What does Mr. White wish for with his first wish?

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To get more money.

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What do the Whites receive for the loss of their son?

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200 Pounds.

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

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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 significance of the monkey's paw?

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It represents the consequences of greed and the desire to control fate.

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What genre does 'The Monkey's Paw' belong to?

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Horror and supernatural fiction.

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What lesson do the Whites learn by the end of the story?

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That wishes can have unintended consequences.