Question

What apprehensions might Sergeant Morris have had in handing over the paw to anyone else? What was the basis of his apprehension?

Answer 1

Apprehensions:

fakir had put a spell on the monkey’* paw- wanted to show that fate ruled people

paw granted three wishes to three people

last wish of the first owner was of his own *****

wared that paw has already done enough mischief,wanted to sell it, had unpleasant experience with the paw

Basis of apprehensions:

genuine apprehension that ** could be the next target

Morris proven right

White wished for 200 pounds and invited disaster