"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs

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Where has Sergeant Major Morris been for 21 years?

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India

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Where is the short story 'The Monkey's Paw' set?

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In a house out in the country.

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Why was the monkey's paw given the ability to grant three wishes?

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To teach mankind not to mess with fate.

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What was the fate of the man who owned the monkey's paw before the Sergeant?

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He died.

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Why does it take Herbert so long to get to the house?

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He had to walk from the cemetery.

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

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The consequences of interfering with fate.

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What does the monkey's paw symbolize?

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The dangers of greed and the desire for control over fate.

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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 lesson does the story 'The Monkey's Paw' teach?

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

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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 and the three consequences that follow.