The Monkey's Paw

PART B: Which TWO quotes from the story best support the answer to Part A?

  1. A“he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of strange scenes and doughty deeds” ( Paragraph 13)
  2. B“‘I won’t,’ said his friend doggedly. ‘I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don’t blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again, like a sensible man.’” ( Paragraph 42)
  3. C“‘Likely,’ said Herbert, with pretend horror. ‘Why, we’re going to be rich, and famous, and happy. Wish to be an emperor, father, to begin with; then you can’t be henpecked.’” ( Paragraph 52)
  4. D“Mr. White dropped his wife’s hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. His dry lips shaped the words, ‘How much?’ / ‘Two hundred pounds,’ was the answer.” ( Paragraphs 93-94)
  5. E“But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation — the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Sometimes they hardly exchanged a word, for now they had nothing to talk about, and their days were long to weariness.” ( Paragraph 97)
  6. F“‘Go and get it and wish,’ cried the old woman, quivering with excitement.” ( Paragraph 117)
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I'm sorry, what is Part A?

Hi this is the same person who asked this i forgot my login in to that account but here is part a

PART A: Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

  1. AIt is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.
  2. BIgnoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences.
  3. CYou should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.
  4. DYou can overcome tragedy if you rely on your family and friends.