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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?
(a) He found it on the ground.
(b) The previous owner died.
(c) He stole it.
(d) The previous owner sold it.

3. What does White compare the paw to during his first wish?
(a) A talisman.
(b) A wind.
(c) A wand.
(d) A snake.

4. Where is Mrs. White at the beginning of the book?
(a) A hopsital.
(b) Her school.
(c) Her home.
(d) The church.

5. How many drinks does Morris have before he will talk openly with his friends?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

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

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

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

9. Mr. White's son wants to use the paw ___________.
(a) To cure his mother.
(b) To find love.
(c) To make himself popular.
(d) To get rich.

10. What does Morris say should be done with the monkey paw?
(a) It should be burried.
(b) It should be protected.
(c) It should be sold.
(d) It should be burned.

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

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

13. What time of day does this book start?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Evening.
(c) Night.
(d) Morning.

14. 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 has a lot on his mind.
(c) He made a mistake.
(d) He doesn't want to lose the bet.

15. What is Mr. White playing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Bridge.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Chess.
(d) Pinochle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. White say when her husband loses his game?

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

3. What does White's son do to his mother before the first wish is made?

4. Why does Mrs. White chase her son?

5. What was done to make the monkey paw unique?

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