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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. White try to distract the person he is playing with at the beginning of the book?
(a) He has a lot on his mind.
(b) He is worried about his son.
(c) He doesn't want to lose the bet.
(d) He made a mistake.

2. What does Mrs. White do when she hears what the visitor has brought her?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Screams.
(c) Faints.
(d) Vomits.

3. How many men have used the monkey paw?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. Where does Herbert go the morning after the wish?
(a) To the club.
(b) To church.
(c) To school.
(d) To work.

5. Why does White hesitate to make his first wish?
(a) He wants to do it right.
(b) He has been warned.
(c) He doesn't feel it is the time.
(d) He has everything he wants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the visitor's name?

2. What time of day does this book start?

3. Why is Mrs. White's hope ironic?

4. Who remembers how Morris said things would unfold after a wish?

5. What kind of voice does the visitor use to describe his mission in coming to the house?

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