The Monkeys Paw Theme and Foreshadowing

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

• The power of wishes

• The dangers of curiosity

• The importance of family bonds

• The consequences of interfering with fate

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What is foreshadowed by the sergeant-major's warning about the monkey's paw?

• The danger and consequences of using the paw to make wishes.

• The monkey's paw is a harmless trinket with no real power.

• The monkey's paw is a valuable artifact that should be sold for a high price.

• The sergeant-major is trying to trick the family into giving him the monkey's paw.

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How does the theme of the monkey's paw relate to real life?

• The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the consequences of impulsive and selfish wishes.

• The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the benefits of taking risks.

• The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the power of positive thinking.

• The theme of the monkey's paw relates to the importance of following rules.

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What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?

• The monkey's paw symbolizes good luck and fortune.

• The monkey's paw symbolizes the importance of family and relationships.

• The monkey's paw symbolizes the danger and consequences of interfering with fate or trying to change one's destiny.

• The monkey's paw symbolizes the power of wishes and desires.

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What is an example of foreshadowing in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• The monkey's paw is described as having a spell put on it by an old fakir.

• Mrs. White wishes for her son to come back to life using the monkey's paw.

• The White family receives the monkey's paw as a gift from a friend.

• Sergeant-Major Morris warns the White family about the consequences of using the monkey's paw and tells them about the previous owner's wishes.

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Why does the sergeant-major throw the monkey's paw into the fire?

• To keep it as a souvenir.

• To test if it really has magical powers.

• To destroy the paw and end its curse.

• To prevent anyone else from using it and suffering its consequences.

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What is the mood created by the foreshadowing in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• calm and peaceful

• exciting and thrilling

• suspenseful and ominous

• happy and joyful

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How does the theme of the monkey's paw connect to the characters' actions?

• The theme of love and romance connect to the characters' actions.

• The theme of fate and the consequences of desires connect to the characters' actions.

• The theme of friendship and loyalty connect to the characters' actions.

• The theme of nature and the environment connect to the characters' actions.

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What lesson can be learned from 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• Wishing on a monkey's paw is a good idea

• The consequences of wishes are always positive

• One should be careful what they wish for.

• The monkey's paw is a symbol of good luck

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What is the significance of the final wish in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• The final wish in 'The Monkey's Paw' is significant because it reveals the true nature of the paw's power.

• The final wish in 'The Monkey's Paw' is significant because it symbolizes the characters' desperation for change.

• The final wish in 'The Monkey's Paw' is significant because it grants the characters their deepest desires.

• The final wish in 'The Monkey's Paw' is significant because it demonstrates the consequences of using the paw's power and the theme of fate.

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