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

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

4. What was done to make the monkey paw unique?
(a) It had a spirit transferred to it.
(b) It was blessed.
(c) A spell was placed on it.
(d) A curse was placed on it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Morris keep the monkey paw?

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

3. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?

4. What does Morris say makes the monkey paw work?

5. What does Mrs. White say she would wish for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. White say to her husband when he tries to get her to be warm in bed one night?

2. How does Mr. White act the morning after the wish?

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

4. How does the author advance the plot in the last chapter of the book?

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

6. How does the visitor act when he gets to the White's house?

7. Why does Mr. White choose what he does for his first wish?

8. What does Morris's tale of the monkey paw remind White of?

9. How do the Whites respond to the knock on the door the morning after the wish?

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

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