Question

Which describes the climax in “The Monkey’s Paw”?

The man from Maw and Meggins hands the Whites exactly 200 pounds.


There is a stranger at the gate, who is hesitating to come to the door.


The Whites go to the cemetery to bury their son.


There is a knock at the door, and Mrs. White struggles to open the door.

Answer 1

If my memory serves me right the answer should be D

Answer 2

The man from Maw and Meggins hands the Whites exactly 200 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The very next day, Herbert is killed in an accident at the factory where he works. To compensate the Whites for his death, Herbert's employers give them two hundred pounds, the exact amount Mr. White wished for.