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Which of the following best summarizes the first two parts of "The Monkey's Paw"?

Mr. White uses the monkey's paw to wish for money to pay off his mortgage. When a stranger arrives at the house, the Whites learn their son has died in a work accident. The stranger gives the Whites two hundred dollars and explains that the company does not take responsibility for their son's death.

The White family is given the monkey's paw by an old friend who warns them to be careful when they wish on the paw. After the old friend leaves, Mr. White sees a frightening face in the fireplace flames and decides to ask for money to pay off the mortgage on his house.

The White family entertains a guest who brings the monkey's paw into their home. The guest warns against making wishes on the monkey's paw. Mr. White ignores this advice and wishes for money, which he receives from his son's employer after the son is killed in a work accident.

A visitor brings the monkey's paw into Mr. and Mrs. White's home and warns them not to use it. The Whites' son, Herbert, makes fun of the monkey's paw. When Mr. White finally makes a wish on the paw, Herbert dies. Both Herbert and Mr. White should have listened to the visitor's warning.

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The option that best summarizes the first two parts of "The Monkey's Paw" is the third one, "The White family entertains a guest who brings the monkey's paw..."

What happens in "The Monkey's Paw"?

In the short story "The Monkey's Paw":

  • The White family has a guest who brings a mummified monkey paw with him.
  • The man wants to burn the paw in the fireplace, claiming it is cursed, but the Whites decide to keep it.
  • Ignoring the man's warning, they use the paw to wish for money.
  • However, the money they ask for comes in the form of compensation for the Whites' son's death.

An effective summary of the story should include all the elements above. Besides that, it should leave out any biased opinions or any elements that do not add to the understanding of the story.

With the information above in mind, we can choose the third option as the correct answer, since it includes all the elements above and is unbiased:

"The White family entertains a guest who brings the monkey's paw into their home. The guest warns against making wishes on the monkey's paw. Mr. White ignores this advice and wishes for money, which he receives from his son's employer after the son is killed in a work accident."

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