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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Poison
B) Pickled walnuts
C) Bitter almonds

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) The dangers of war
C) Other wishes ended badly

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

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

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