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What was the initial reaction of Mrs. White when she saw the monkey's paw?

She took it from her son and examined it

She drew back with a grimace (correct)

She was fascinated by it

She asked her son to touch it

What is the claim made by the Sergeant-Major about the purpose of the spell on the monkey's paw?

To bring good fortune to the White family

To grant unlimited wishes to the holder

To spread evil throughout the world

To show that fate ruled people's lives (correct)

How long did the Sergeant-Major spend in distant parts before returning to the White's home?

Twenty-five years

Twenty-one years (correct)

Ten years

Fifteen years

What did the Sergeant-Major take out of his pocket to show the White family?

An ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of wishes the Sergeant-Major claims each man can make from the monkey's paw?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the atmosphere like outside Laburnum Villa?

Cold and wet Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. White's attitude towards his son's chess moves?

He is amused and playful Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Mr. White's outburst about the location of their house?

He is upset about the remote location of their house Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the knowing glance between mother and son?

They are aware of Mr. White's attempt to deceive his son Signup and view all the answers

What is the event that occurs just as Herbert White says 'There he is'?

The gate bangs loudly Signup and view all the answers

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What was the initial reaction of Mrs. White when she saw the monkey's paw?

What is the claim made by the Sergeant-Major about the purpose of the spell on the monkey's paw?

How long did the Sergeant-Major spend in distant parts before returning to the White's home?

What did the Sergeant-Major take out of his pocket to show the White family?

What is the number of wishes the Sergeant-Major claims each man can make from the monkey's paw?

What is the atmosphere like outside Laburnum Villa?

What is Mr. White's attitude towards his son's chess moves?

What is the reason for Mr. White's outburst about the location of their house?

What is the significance of the knowing glance between mother and son?

What is the event that occurs just as Herbert White says 'There he is'?

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