Question

Read the excerpt from “The Monkey's Paw.”

"Likely," said Herbert, with pretended horror. "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous and happy. Wish to be an emperor, father, to begin with; then you can't be henpecked."
He darted round the table, pursued by the maligned Mrs. White armed with an antimacassar.

What is the mood of the excerpt?

A)fearful
B)irritated
C)playful
D)energetic

Answer 1

D energetic , hope I got it right

Answer 2

The correct answer is C- Playful

Step-by-step explanation:

Herbert pretended to run around the table and named things such as wishing to be an emperor and rich. These are more playful then energetic. The correct answer is Playful.