The Monkey's Paw Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Monkey's Paw Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?
(a) The previous owner sold it.
(b) The previous owner died.
(c) He stole it.
(d) He found it on the ground.

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

5. Why does White's son suggest a sum to be wished for?
(a) It would double their savings.
(b) It would pay for a wedding.
(c) It would give him a college education.
(d) It would pay off the house.

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

7. Who made the monkey paw unique?
(a) A sorcerer.
(b) A soothsayer.
(c) A fakir.
(d) A snake tamer.

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

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

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

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

12. 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.

13. How many drinks does Morris have before he will talk openly with his friends?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

14. What was done to make the monkey paw unique?
(a) It had a spirit transferred to it.
(b) A spell was placed on it.
(c) A curse was placed on it.
(d) It was blessed.

15. What must be done for the paw to work?
(a) All of these.
(b) A dance must be perormed.
(c) The wish must be said aloud.
(d) A chant must be sung.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. White say when her husband loses his game?

2. Why does Mr. White try to distract the person he is playing with at the beginning of the book?

3. Where has Mr. White always wanted to travel?

4. What is the monkey paw used for?

5. Where did Morris get the monkey's paw?

(see the answer keys)

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