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

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

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 landlady drinking a cup of tea
C) He sees the dachshund lying in front of the fireplace

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

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

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

A) Pickled walnuts
B) Bitter almonds
C) Poison

A) The owner has unlimited wishes
B) The Whites will be granted three wishes
C) Three men will be granted three 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) They lose their house
B) Their son Herbert loses his job
C) Their son Herbert dies in an accident

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