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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Morris keep the monkey paw?
(a) His saddle bags.
(b) His satchel.
(c) His stock box.
(d) His pocket.

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

3. What kind of wishes does Morris say should be made?
(a) Non dangerous items.
(b) Generous items.
(c) Sensible items.
(d) Tangible items.

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

5. How does Mr. White feel about Morris's travels?
(a) All of these.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) He is fearful.
(d) He is excited.

6. What is the name of Mr. White's son?
(a) Herbert.
(b) Henry.
(c) Harold.
(d) Hal.

7. What does Morris talk about when he has had enough to drink?
(a) His travels.
(b) His lover.
(c) His job.
(d) His religion.

8. Where did Morris get the monkey's paw?
(a) India.
(b) Africa.
(c) Eqypt.
(d) France.

9. What is the name of the White's house?
(a) Lake Side Villa.
(b) Villa Lake Ridge.
(c) Lakesnam Villa.
(d) Villa Larkshire.

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

11. How much money does White's son suggest wishing for?
(a) 200 pounds.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 400 pounds.
(d) 500 pounds.

12. Who keeps the paw when Morris leaves?
(a) Mrs. White.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Mr. White's son.
(d) The maid.

13. What kind of eyes does Morris have?
(a) Child-like.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Soft.
(d) Beady.

14. What does White's son dislike about his house?
(a) The dark windows.
(b) All of these.
(c) The size.
(d) The path to the house.

15. Where has Mr. White always wanted to travel?
(a) India.
(b) Egypt.
(c) China.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did Morris use the monkey paw?

2. Where must the paw be held in to be used?

3. What does White compare the paw to during his first wish?

4. Where is Mrs. White at the beginning of the book?

5. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?

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