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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Morris travel?
(a) 41 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 31 years.
(d) 21 years.

2. What does White do to distract the person he is playing a game with?
(a) Eats his cake.
(b) Argues with his wife.
(c) Talks about their visitor.
(d) Explains his illness.

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

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

5. What does Mrs. White say she would wish for?
(a) Extra hands.
(b) More money.
(c) Long life.
(d) Self cleaning items.

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

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

8. Morris says men should not interfere with __________.
(a) God.
(b) Fate.
(c) Men.
(d) History.

9. How many men have used the monkey paw?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

10. How does Mr. White know his visitor is there?
(a) His dog barks.
(b) He hears a donkey bray.
(c) The gate bangs.
(d) There is a knock on the door.

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

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

13. What causes the family to stop talking about the paw?
(a) Chess is played.
(b) The storm rages.
(c) Dinner is served.
(d) Morris changes the subject.

14. What is the weather like at the beginning of the book?
(a) Warm.
(b) Cold.
(c) Hot.
(d) Dry.

15. How many times did Morris use the monkey paw?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. White feel about Morris's travels?

2. What does Morris do when White tries to pay for the paw?

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

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

5. Where has Mr. White always wanted to travel?

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