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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Mr. White's son wants to use the paw ___________.
(a) To make himself popular.
(b) To cure his mother.
(c) To get rich.
(d) To find love.

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

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

12. Where did Morris get the monkey's paw?
(a) Africa.
(b) Eqypt.
(c) India.
(d) France.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Morris say should be done with the monkey paw?

4. What must be done for the paw to work?

5. What causes the family to stop talking about the paw?

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