Question

1.1.5 quiz: the monkeys paw by w. w. jacobs
question 5 of 5
which detail from the story is part of the exposition?
a. the white family waits for a visit from mr. white’s old friend.
b. mr. white wishes for 200 pounds to pay off his house.
c. the whites learn that their son herbert is dead.
d. mr. white is sorry he ever wished on the monkey’s paw.

Explanation:

In "The Monkey's Paw", the exposition introduces the setting and characters. The White family waiting for Mr. White’s old friend (Sergeant-Major Morris) is part of the exposition as it sets up the arrival of the monkey's paw and the story's context. Option B is a wish (rising action), C is a tragic event (climax/ falling action), D is a regret (resolution). So A is the expository detail.

Answer:

A. The White family waits for a visit from Mr. White’s old friend.