A) He is very confused
B) The old man is cruel to him
C) He is not insane

A) The old man’s snoring upsets him
B) The old man’s eye disturbs him
C) The old man won’t leave the house

A) A neighbor reported hearing a shriek
B) The narrator called them
C) The old man had asked the police to check on him

A) Believes they must hear the heartbeat through the floor
B) Wants to convince them that he’s sane
C) Thinks the murder will make him famous

A) Narrator reveals that he committed the murder
B) Narrator cuts the old man’s body apart
C) Narrator hides the old man’s body

A) He imagines they serve watery cabbage
B) He sees the dachshund lying in front of the fireplace
C) He sees the landlady drinking a cup of tea

A) Of the war
B) She is very particular and choosy
C) There is only one room available

A) Very suspicious
B) Lots of fun
C) Slightly dotty and off her rocker

A) All of the names on the list are men
B) He is sure he has read the names in the newspaper
C) He knows each of the previous guests

A) Bitter almonds
B) Pickled walnuts
C) Poison

A) The Whites will be granted three wishes
B) Three men will be granted three wishes
C) The owner has unlimited wishes

A) The Indian fakir who previously owned the paw
B) The dangers of war
C) Other wishes ended badly

A) A million pounds
B) Two hundred pounds
C) A new job for Herbert

A) Their son Herbert dies in an accident
B) Their son Herbert loses his job
C) They lose their house

A) Mr. White uses his third wish
B) Mr. White throws the paw in the fire
C) Mrs. White unlocks the door