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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does White compare the paw to during his first wish?
(a) A snake.
(b) A wand.
(c) A talisman.
(d) A wind.

3. Where does Morris keep the monkey paw?
(a) His stock box.
(b) His satchel.
(c) His saddle bags.
(d) His pocket.

4. Why does Morris not use the monkey paw any more?
(a) He has nothing mroe to wish for.
(b) He forgot about it.
(c) He is afraid of it.
(d) His wishes are used up.

5. Why does Mrs. White chase her son?
(a) She is angry.
(b) For exercise.
(c) For fun.
(d) To get him to work.

6. What does Morris do when he is asked if he would ever use the paw again?
(a) Gives it to Mr. White's son.
(b) Smashes the paw.
(c) Screams out.
(d) Throws the paw on the fire.

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

8. Where is Mrs. White at the beginning of the book?
(a) Her school.
(b) The church.
(c) A hopsital.
(d) Her home.

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

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

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

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

13. What color is Morris's face?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Yellow.

14. What does Morris do when White tries to pay for the paw?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Demands more.
(c) Refuses it.
(d) Takes it.

15. Where did Morris spend much of his time during his travels?
(a) China.
(b) India.
(c) Africa.
(d) Brasil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morris say he is not to be blamed for when he leaves?

2. What does White say happens when he makes the first wish?

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

4. Who keeps the paw when Morris leaves?

5. How does Mr. White feel about Morris's travels?

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