Question

read the excerpts from \the monkeys paw\ and
ew chicago.\

the monkeys paw

(90) the other coughed, and rising, walked slowly to the window. \the firm wishes me to convey their sincere sympathy with you in your great loss,\ he said, without looking round. \i beg that you will understand i am only their servant and merely obeying orders.\...

(92) \i was to say that maw and meggins disclaim all responsibility,\ continued the other. \they admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your sons services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation.\

new chicago

(154)
o, cole. hes... not okay. it was a long fall. he didnt make it. im sorry. i know how close you two were and, while it was an accident, i take care of my own.\ he reached into his pocket and pulled out a wad of bills. \this is five hundred dollars. for you.\

what similarity between mr. white and cole in these excerpts reveals that the story of
ew chicago\ is drawn from \the monkeys paw\?

they both have someone with whom to share their grief.
they both experience relief at having becoming wealthier.
they both have a brother who dies in a tragic accident.
they both receive the amount of money they wished for.

Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt from "The Monkey's Paw"

In paragraph 90 and 92, a representative delivers news of a son's death to his parents (Mr. and Mrs. White). The representative states that the company disclaims all liability but offers a "certain sum as compensation" for their son's services. In the full story, this sum is exactly two hundred pounds—the exact amount Mr. White had wished for.

Analyze the excerpt from "New Chicago"

In paragraph 154, a character tells Cole that someone ("He") did not survive a long fall. The speaker then pulls out a wad of bills containing "five hundred dollars" and gives it to Cole. This money represents the exact amount Cole had previously wished for in this adaptation.

Identify the shared literary connection

Both Mr. White (from "The Monkey's Paw") and Cole (from "New Chicago") receive the exact sum of money they had wished for, delivered immediately following the tragic death of a loved one. This parallel demonstrates how "New Chicago" adapts the plot of "The Monkey's Paw."

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "They both have someone with whom to share their grief." (Incorrect; this is not the primary plot parallel highlighted by the compensation/money delivery in these specific excerpts).
• Option 2: "They both experience relief at having becoming wealthier." (Incorrect; both characters are devastated by the loss, not relieved).
• Option 3: "They both have a brother who dies in a tragic accident." (Incorrect; in "The Monkey's Paw," it is Mr. White's son Herbert who dies, not a brother).
• Option 4: "They both receive the amount of money they wished for." (Correct; this directly links the tragic news to the fulfillment of their respective wishes).

Answer:

• They both have someone with whom to share their grief.
• They both experience relief at having becoming wealthier.
• They both have a brother who dies in a tragic accident.
• They both receive the amount of money they wished for. (Correct answer)