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
   

Beeriness

Cwarmth

Dfear

1. (a) the White family have their dinner
   

Bthe two friends start reminiscing about old days

CHerbert's victory at chess against his father

Dthe major recounts the monkey's paw tale

1. (a) sinister
   

Bexciting

Csorrowful

Dcheerful