Question

In “The Monkey’s Paw,” W. W. Jacobs describes the interactions of a close-knit family in the beginning of the story. This description 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

3. (a) sinister
(b) exciting
(c) sorrowful
(d) cheerful

Answer 1

1)fear
2)The major recounts the monkeys paw tale
3)sinister

Answer 2

1.warmth
2.D
3.sinister