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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Mrs. White doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Washing.
(b) Darning socks.
(c) Writing.
(d) Knitting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. White chase her son?

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

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

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

5. Why does Morris not use the monkey paw any more?

(see the answer key)

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