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“If you could have another three wishes,” said the old man, eyeing him keenly,”would you have them? “ “I don’t know,” said the other. “I don’t know.

Which question would the reader ask to gain more understanding about the meaning of this dialogue?

A.) Why did Mr. White ask Morris about making wishes on the paw?
B.) What wishes would Morris ask for if he had three more wishes ?
C.) Why did Morris hesitate about wether he would make three more wishes?
D.) What is Mr.White really trying to get at when he asks Morris the ques

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D. What is Mr. White really trying to get at when he asks Morris the question?
Also just a little tip, try to write the other parts of the text so that its easier.
User Christian Pekeler
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I believe the answer is C. Why would Morris hesitate? Have bad things happened before? Have there been good outcomes but some bad consequences? Is it wrong to want more wishes?

Hope this helps! -C

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