Hyperbole is the best answer here because Mrs. White is making a point at the ridiculousness of the monkey's paw being able to grant a wish. She could easily say an extra pair of hands, but instead she goes with four knowing it will sound ridiculous.
None of the other choices are good answers because there is no example of them in the excerpt we are asked to read.
Answer: The first hot air balloon flight 19 September 1783
Explanation: The first 'aerostatic' flight in history was an experiment carried out by the Montgolfier brothers at Versailles in 1783. At long last, man could leave the surface of the earth below.
Answer: c
Explanation: it makes more sense read it out loud
To take a stand can mean a lot of things, like supporting your ideas and beliefs. At times, people support and idea or belief to such an extent that they would die just to defend it.
