Monkey's Paw Flashcard

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What is compensation?

Back

Compensation refers to money awarded to someone.

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Why were people unwilling to buy the monkey's paw?

Back

They were unwilling to limit themselves to sensible wishes.

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How much does the White family ask for in their first wish?

Back

£200 for finishing payment on the house.

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What was the White family's initial response to Morris's claims about the monkey's paw?

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They were mainly doubtful.

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What does peril mean?

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Peril means danger.

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What is the significance of the monkey's paw in the story?

Back

The monkey's paw symbolizes the consequences of tampering with fate.

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What lesson can be learned from the White family's wishes?

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The lesson is that wishes can have unintended consequences.

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Who is Sergeant Major Morris?

Back

He is the character who introduces the monkey's paw to the White family.

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

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The main theme is the danger of greed and the desire for more than one has.

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What happens after the White family makes their first wish?

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They receive the money, but it comes at a tragic cost.