Question

reread paragraphs 54 - 59 of the monkeys paw and paragraphs 48 - 51 of the conjure - man dies: a mystery tale of dark harlem. then answer the multiple choice questions that follow. from the monkeys paw by w w jacobs mr. white took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously. i dont know what to wish for, and thats a fact, he said, slowly. it seems to me ive got all i want. if you only cleared the house, youd be quite happy, wouldnt you? said herbert with his hand on his shoulder. well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; thatll just do it. his father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. i wish for two hundred pounds. said the old man distinctly. a fierce crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. his wife and son ran toward him. it moved, he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. part a based on the passages, which of the following best describes a theme that is being developed in both texts? a love conquers all. b be cautious withmagic. c violence is never the answer. d dont trust strangers. part b which of the following lines best reveals the theme selected in part a? a from the conjure - man dies: we just came here to get the friscos advice bout a little business project we thought up. b from the monkeys paw: if you only cleared the house, youd be quite happy, wouldnt you? said herbert with his hand on his shoulder. c from the conjure - man dies: did he tell against anything and strike his head? d from the monkeys paw: i wish for two hundred pounds. said the old man distinctly. a fierce crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man.

Explanation:

In "The Monkey's Paw", the paw is a magical item that brings unintended consequences when wishes are made. In "The Conjure - Man Dies", there are elements related to seeking advice from a possibly magical - like figure (the conjure - man). The theme of being cautious with "magic" or things with unknown and potentially dangerous powers is common. For Part B, the act of wishing with the monkey's paw in "The Monkey's Paw" and the consequences that follow best reveal the theme of being cautious with magic.

Answer:

Part A: B. Be cautious with "magic"
Part B: D. From "The Monkey's Paw" "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly. A faint crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man.