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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Morris talk about when he has had enough to drink?
(a) His religion.
(b) His lover.
(c) His travels.
(d) His job.

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

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

4. What does Mrs. White say when her husband loses his game?
(a) He never had a chance.
(b) He had it coming.
(c) He should practice more.
(d) He will win next time.

5. Who keeps the paw when Morris leaves?
(a) Mrs. White.
(b) Mr. White's son.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) The maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did Morris use the monkey paw?

2. Who is Mr. White playing a game with at the beginning of the book?

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

4. What causes the family to stop talking about the paw?

5. Where does Morris keep the monkey paw?

(see the answer key)

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