Question 9 • ELPGEQ3 M/J Language Arts 3 - 1001070 HCPS v24
Read the excerpt from “The Monkey's Paw.”She ran to the door, but her husband was before her, and catching her by the arm, held her tightly."What are you going to do?" he whispered hoarsely."It's my boy; it's Herbert!" she cried, struggling mechanically. "I forgot it was two miles away. What are you holding me for? Let go. I must open the door."For God's sake don't let it in," cried the old man, trembling."You're afraid of your own son," she cried, struggling. "Let me go. I'm coming, Herbert; I'm coming."
Answer
A
He is thrilled, but she is nervous.
B
He is horrified, but she is excited.
C
He is calm, but she is angry.
D
He is sorrowful, but she is happy.
Explanation
The old man is horrified by the thought of what may be at the door: he trembles and begs his wife not to let it in. She is excited and desperate to reach Herbert, calling to him and struggling to open the door. So the choice that best describes their reactions is “He is horrified, but she is excited.”
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