Question

The Monkey’s Paw
W. W. Jacobs

13 At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.


What is the main idea of paragraph 13?
A) Sergeant Major Morris has fought in wars and is now back with his family finally.
B) The more alcohol Sergeant Major Morris has, the more extreme the tales become from his journeys.
C) The family doesn’t know whether to believe Sergeant Major Morris and his wild tales or not.
D) The family is eager to hear the tales of the exotic journeys Sergeant Major Morris has experienced.

Answer 1

I think the answer is D

Answer 2

Answer:

D) The family is eager to hear the tales of the exotic journeys Sergeant Major Morris has experienced.

Explanation:

This is the main idea that the excerpt conveys. In these lines, we see that the family gathers around in order to hear Sergeant Major Morris speak. The family is eager and interested, and the Major tells stories of exotic places and experiences. All of these details support the idea provided in option D.