Flashcard II: The Monkey's Paw

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What is the purpose of the monkey's paw?

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To grant wishes.

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What was the third wish of the first owner of the monkey's paw?

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Death.

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What does Sergeant Major Morris bring with him?

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A monkey's paw.

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Who introduces Sergeant Major Morris to the White family?

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Mr. White.

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What does Mr. White wish for using the monkey's paw?

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To pay off the mortgage.

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What is a central theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The consequences of interfering with 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 can be learned from the story of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Be careful what you wish for; it may come true in unexpected ways.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Mr. White, Mrs. White, Herbert, and Sergeant Major Morris.

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

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A remote house in England.