Which two sentences most strongly foreshadow that wishing on the monkey’s paw will bring about events that cause grief? (Choose two answers)

Question

Group of answer choices

“The visitor absent-mindedly put his empty glass to his lips and then set it down again.” (paragraph 22)

“‘He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.’” (paragraph 26)

“‘And did you really have the three wishes granted?’” (paragraph 30)

“‘If you must wish,’ he said gruffly, ‘wish for something sensible.’” (paragraph 47)

“A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night.” (paragraph 63)

Answer 1

The two sentences that most strongly foreshadow that wishing on the monkey’s paw will bring about events that cause grief are:

1. “He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.” (paragraph 26)
2. “If you must wish,” he said gruffly, “wish for something sensible.” (paragraph 47)

These sentences suggest that tampering with fate can lead to negative consequences and imply a warning about the dangerous nature of the wishes.