In "The Monkeys Paw" W.W. Jacobs describes the interactions of a close-knit family in the beginning of the story. This description contributes to creating an atmosphere of (1#blank) in the excerpt. However, after (2#blank) the mood gradually becomes (3#blank)

1) excitement
eeriness
warmth
fear
2) the white family have had their dinner
the two friends start reminiscing about old days
herberts victory at chess against his father
The major recounts the monkeys paw tale
3)sinister
exciting
sorrowful
cheerful