Question

Which sentences in this excerpt from W. W. Jacobs's "The Monkey's Paw" develop a suspenseful mood?

A. "Likely," said Herbert, with pretended horror. "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy. Wish to be an emperor, father, to begin with; then you can't be henpecked."

B.
He darted around the table, pursued by the maligned Mrs. White armed with an antimacassar.

C. Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously. "I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact," he said slowly. “It seems to me I've got all I want."

D. "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man

Answer 1

Which are you thinking?

Answer 2

A? @cecormier

Answer 3

No, "pretended horror" gives the image of someone messing around. The guy seems like he's in a Jolly mood, and nothing scary or unsure like is happening. It can't be A. Try chooding between B and C

Answer 4

*choosing

Answer 5

C? @cecormier

Answer 6

No, It is B, " pursued by the maligned Mrs. White armed with an antimacassar." that sentence gives a feeling of suspense and makes you worried as to if he will get him and if the other guy will still be ok if he does