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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who asks Morris if he would ever use the paw again?
(a) The maid.
(b) Mr. White's son.
(c) Mrs. White.
(d) Mr. White.

3. What is the monkey paw meant to show?
(a) Men are fickle.
(b) Generosity rules.
(c) The devil is real.
(d) Fate rules the world.

4. Where did Morris spend much of his time during his travels?
(a) China.
(b) Africa.
(c) Brasil.
(d) India.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who made the monkey paw unique?

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

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

4. Why does White hesitate to make his first wish?

5. What is the monkey paw used for?

(see the answer key)

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