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

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) 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) Believes they must hear the heartbeat through the floor
C) Wants to convince them that he’s sane

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

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) Bitter almonds
B) Pickled walnuts
C) Poison

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

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

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