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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Morris say should be done with the monkey paw?
(a) It should be sold.
(b) It should be burried.
(c) It should be burned.
(d) It should be protected.

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

5. Where has Mr. White always wanted to travel?
(a) China.
(b) Africa.
(c) Egypt.
(d) India.

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

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

8. Whom is Mr. White waiting for at the beginning of the book?
(a) His friend.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

9. How does Mr. White know his visitor is there?
(a) He hears a donkey bray.
(b) The gate bangs.
(c) There is a knock on the door.
(d) His dog barks.

10. Morris says men should not interfere with __________.
(a) History.
(b) Fate.
(c) Men.
(d) God.

11. What is Morris's reason for his travels?
(a) He works in trade.
(b) He is adventurous.
(c) He is a sailor.
(d) He is in the military.

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

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

14. Where does Mrs. White chase her son?
(a) The library.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The parlor.
(d) The dining room.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does White hesitate to make his first wish?

3. Mr. White's son wants to use the paw ___________.

4. How much money does White's son suggest wishing for?

5. How many men have used the monkey paw?

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