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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Poison
B) Bitter almonds
C) Pickled walnuts

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

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

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

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

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