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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. White try to distract the person he is playing with at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is worried about his son.
(b) He doesn't want to lose the bet.
(c) He made a mistake.
(d) He has a lot on his mind.

2. What is Morris's reason for his travels?
(a) He works in trade.
(b) He is adventurous.
(c) He is in the military.
(d) He is a sailor.

3. What does Morris say he is not to be blamed for when he leaves?
(a) Any mishap that paw causes.
(b) His future illness being spread.
(c) The danger others will cause.
(d) The paw not working.

4. What is Mrs. White doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Washing.
(c) Darning socks.
(d) Writing.

5. What is the monkey paw meant to show?
(a) Fate rules the world.
(b) Men are fickle.
(c) The devil is real.
(d) Generosity rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many drinks does Morris have before he will talk openly with his friends?

2. Who made the monkey paw unique?

3. What does Morris talk about when he has had enough to drink?

4. What is Mr. White playing at the beginning of the book?

5. How was the monkey paw preserved?

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