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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. White chase her son?
(a) She is angry.
(b) For fun.
(c) For exercise.
(d) To get him to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morris say he is not to be blamed for when he leaves?

2. What does Morris say should be done with the monkey paw?

3. What color is Morris's face?

4. Where did Morris get the monkey's paw?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How are wishes to be made with the paw?

2. What does Mr. White do when he makes a mistake in his chess game?

3. What warning does Morris give about the Monkey Paw before he leaves?

4. What makes Mrs. White feel better about her son's injury?

5. How does Mrs. White act the morning after the wish?

6. How does Mrs. White respond to the gift from the visitor?

7. What causes Mrs. White to think that her second wish will not be granted?

8. What does Herbert say he hopes for now that they have the Monkey Paw?

9. What does Mr. White want Morris to talk about when he first gets there?

10. What does White's son think will come with the wish when it is granted?

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