Which four parts of this excerpt from W. W. Jacobs's "The Monkey's Paw" show that the White family doubts the major's story?

1. Hold it up in your right hand, and wish aloud," said the Sergeant-Major, "But I warn you of the consequences."

2. Sounds like the 'Arabian Nights,'" said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. "Don't you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me.

3."If the tale about the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest, just in time to catch the last train, "we shan't make much out of it."

4. 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

5. Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously

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Benjamin Solis

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7 June, 12:51

Which four parts of this excerpt from W. W. Jacobs's "The Monkey's Paw" show that the White family doubts the major's story?

1. Hold it up in your right hand, and wish aloud," said the Sergeant-Major, "But I warn you of the consequences."

2. Sounds like the 'Arabian Nights,'" said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. "Don't you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me.

3."If the tale about the monkey's paw is not more truthful than those he has been telling us," said Herbert, as the door closed behind their guest, just in time to catch the last train, "we shan't make much out of it."

4. 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

5. Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously

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Aubrey Webster · Answer 1

Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 show the attitudes and comments made by the White family about the major's story and the alleged powers of the monkey's paw.

In part 2, Mrs. White compares the major's story with the 'Arabian nights' so as to show that, for her, it was nothing more than a tale. In addition, she makes a scornful comment about the seriousness of the situation.

In part 3, the overall veracity of the major is questioned, indicating the lack of trust in his words.

In part 4, a sarcastic comment about the odds of the wishes coming true is made by Herbert, which indicates his skepticism about the paw's powers.

In part 5, Mr. White's doubtfulness is literally expressed in the text.

The remaining part (part 1) is the only one that shows the words of the major himself. Thus, it is self-evident that this is the only part that will not express doubts about his story.

Adelyn Orr · Answer 2

The correct answers are 2,3,4 and 5.

Explanation:

In parts 2 and 4 of the excerpt, it can be seen how the family mocks the authenticity of the Monkey's Paw and make jokes about what they may want.

In parts 3 and 5, Mr. White doubts the value he can get from the paw, even when he already has it, he keeps it with mistrust in his pocket.

On the other hand, part 1 is the only one that shows that the Sergeant is speaking completely seriously, and that for him it is no joke to use the Monkey's Paw.