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

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

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

4. Mrs. White chases her son around with _________.
(a) An antimacassar.
(b) A chaise.
(c) A dirty rag.
(d) A candle stick.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How long did Morris travel?

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

5. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Whites respond to Herbert's death after his funeral?

2. What happens when Mr. White makes his first wish?

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

4. How does Mr. White describe his son after his death?

5. How does Mr. White feel about the idea of people's wishes being answered?

6. What kind of wishes does Morris say the Monkey Paw should be used for?

7. How does Herbert get injured?

8. How does Mr. White respond to the gift from the visitor?

9. How does the author describe Mrs. White when she has her idea for the second wish?

10. How does Mr. White explain the first knock on the door to his wife?

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