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Pre-reading questions for
“The Monkey’s Paw”
1. What is fate?
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2. What is chance?
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3. What is luck? What are some symbols that people use for luck or they think are
lucky?
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4. What is a talisman? Name some examples.
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5. What is foreshadowing?
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6. What do you predict this story will be about?
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