Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text, from the story ELIE WIESEL'S REMARKS AT THE DEDICATION OF YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST HISTORY MUSEUM

B. The horrors of the past should not be forgotten, but rather used to encourage positive change.

Explanation:

Eliezer Elie Wiesel made a speech at the opening of the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum. In his speech, Eliezer recounted the harsh treatment followed by the gory deaths meted out to Jews in the Holocaust which claimed the lives of about six million Jews, during World War 2.

He explained that it was only normal that history is remembered as that helps in mental healing and is recommended by Psychiatrists. But then he stressed that the knowledge of the past should be used to better the present.

The correct answer is Should Mr. White risk using the monkey's paw to make a wish?

Explanation:

The basic question of the whole story is Should Mr. White risk using the monkey's paw to make a wish? After all the warnings Sergeant-Major Morris gave the family about what it takes to make a wish, and the horrible things that happen next, Mr White should question whether it is really worth making a wish.

The family only teases the Sergeant instead of paying attention to his words. So much so that finally the wish that Mr White asks brings death to his son.

This tells us that taking the risk of making that wish was not worth it.