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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. White reluctant to accept when he hears of his son's injury?
(a) Responsibility.
(b) Recompense.
(c) All of these.
(d) Reality.

2. Why does White's son suggest a sum to be wished for?
(a) It would give him a college education.
(b) It would pay for a wedding.
(c) It would pay off the house.
(d) It would double their savings.

3. What does White's son do to his mother before the first wish is made?
(a) Squeezes her hand.
(b) Winks.
(c) Tickles her.
(d) Hugs her.

4. Who has a hard time understanding what happened to Herbert?
(a) Morris.
(b) The visitor.
(c) Mrs. White.
(d) Mr. White.

5. Morris says his life is a part of ___________.
(a) The world's way.
(b) A grand scheme.
(c) Fate's plan.
(d) God's creations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?

2. Who is the first to understand the true cause of Herbert's injury?

3. What does Herbert work with at his job?

4. What ruins Mrs. White's comfort when she hears of Herbert's injury?

5. Why is the gift from the visitor so ironic?

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