Question

The knocking ceased suddenly, although the echoes of it were still in the house. He heard the chair drawn back, and the door opened. A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road.

—"The Monkey's Paw,"
W. W. Jacobs

How does Mr. White feel after the third wish has been granted?

scared
relieved
sad
angry at himself

Answer 1

After the third wish has been granted in "The Monkey's Paw," Mr. White feels a mix of fear and sadness. The realization of what he has wished for, particularly the consequences of bringing his son back to life, evokes a strong sense of dread and horror. He is terrified of the implications of the wish and the potential that something sinister may result from it. Therefore, the most fitting answer would be **scared**.