D. Since the father likes taking risks in a game, he might like taking risks in life as well.
This is the best choice. Process of elimination helps when answering this question. From this excerpt, we don't have any clues that the father is possessed or says insane things. We also cannot infer that the woman knitting indicates that the character don't have good clothes to wear. During this time period many women would knit in the evening. We also can't infer that the son is not old enough to play chess. There is nothing to indicate the age of the son or that he doesn't know the rules.
Answer:
If the Whites hadn't been so greedy and appreciated what they had, they probably wouldn't use the Monkey's paw for wishes and they would still have their son and everything else they lost. Family is more important than money.
Arrogant due to his fortune and growing up around similar characters. Snobbish due to mistreatment perhaps from a close friend in his childhood. And above all, honest, which may be a product of good upbringing and certainly insight on his true character.
Answer:
B - It is absorbed and reflected in all directions by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Explanation:
Once energy from the Sun gets to Earth, energy can be scattered or absorbed by aerosols in the atmosphere.
