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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was done to make the monkey paw unique?
(a) A curse was placed on it.
(b) It was blessed.
(c) A spell was placed on it.
(d) It had a spirit transferred to it.

2. Who is Mr. White playing a game with at the beginning of the book?
(a) His wife.
(b) His friend.
(c) His son.
(d) His cousin.

3. What does Morris say makes the monkey paw work?
(a) Superstition.
(b) The devil.
(c) Angels.
(d) Magic.

4. Why does White hesitate to make his first wish?
(a) He wants to do it right.
(b) He has been warned.
(c) He has everything he wants.
(d) He doesn't feel it is the time.

5. Where must the paw be held in to be used?
(a) The right hand.
(b) Over a grave.
(c) The right knee.
(d) The left hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like at the beginning of the book?

2. What kind of wishes does Morris say should be made?

3. How many men have used the monkey paw?

4. What is the name of Mr. White's son?

5. Why has Morris stopped working?

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