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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Morris say makes the monkey paw work?
(a) Magic.
(b) Angels.
(c) Superstition.
(d) The devil.

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

4. Why has Morris stopped working?
(a) He is rich now.
(b) He is retired.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He was injured.

5. How much money does White's son suggest wishing for?
(a) 500 pounds.
(b) 300 pounds.
(c) 400 pounds.
(d) 200 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?

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

3. Mrs. White chases her son around with _________.

4. What is the weather like at the beginning of the book?

5. What must be done for the paw to work?

(see the answer key)

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