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

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

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Mr. White playing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Pinochle.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Chess.
(d) Checkers.

3. What kind of wishes does Morris say should be made?
(a) Tangible items.
(b) Sensible items.
(c) Non dangerous items.
(d) Generous items.

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

5. What does White's son do to his mother before the first wish is made?
(a) Hugs her.
(b) Tickles her.
(c) Squeezes her hand.
(d) Winks.

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

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

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

9. What is the name of the White's house?
(a) Lakesnam Villa.
(b) Villa Larkshire.
(c) Lake Side Villa.
(d) Villa Lake Ridge.

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

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

12. How long did Morris travel?
(a) 11 years.
(b) 41 years.
(c) 31 years.
(d) 21 years.

13. How was the monkey paw preserved?
(a) It was mummified.
(b) It was dried.
(c) It was salted.
(d) It was encased.

14. What causes the family to stop talking about the paw?
(a) Chess is played.
(b) The storm rages.
(c) Dinner is served.
(d) Morris changes the subject.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom is Mr. White waiting for at the beginning of the book?

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

3. Why does White's son suggest a sum to be wished for?

4. Where does Mrs. White chase her son?

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

(see the answer keys)

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