In “The Monkey’s Paw,” W. W. Jacobs describes the interactions of a close-knit family in the beginning of the story. This descri
ption contributes to creating an atmosphere of (1)______ in the excerpt. However, after (2)_______ the mood gradually becomes (3)_________. 1. (a) excitement
(b) eeriness
(c) warmth
(d) fear
2. (a) the White family have their dinner
(b) the two friends start reminiscing about old days
(c) Herbert's victory at chess against his father
(d) the major recounts the monkey's paw tale
Excitement Herbert's victory at chess against his father sinister
The chess game is very tense. Father and son duel and the Father even tries tactic to distract his son from noticing his error. After the son check mates his father, the Father becomes grumpy.
