Final answer:
After the first wish on the monkey's paw, nothing immediately happens, but there is a subtle indication of the magical forces at work, foreshadowing eventual consequences.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the story The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs. After the first wish is made, the paw does not immediately disappear, return to the monkey, or cause chaos; the correct answer is D. Nothing happens. However, there is a subtle moment where the father, who has made the wish, says he feels the paw move in his hand, which can be interpreted as a sign of the magic activating. This absence of immediate consequence suggests a slow-burning horror and foreshadows that the results of the wish may come in an unexpected and possibly tragic form, which becomes evident later in the story.