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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the monkey paw meant to show?
(a) Fate rules the world.
(b) The devil is real.
(c) Men are fickle.
(d) Generosity rules.

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

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

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

6. How does Mr. White feel about Morris's travels?
(a) He is excited.
(b) All of these.
(c) He is fearful.
(d) He is jealous.

7. Why does Mr. White try to distract the person he is playing with at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is worried about his son.
(b) He made a mistake.
(c) He doesn't want to lose the bet.
(d) He has a lot on his mind.

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

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

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

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

12. What is the monkey paw used for?
(a) Torture.
(b) Black mail.
(c) Hope.
(d) Wishes.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White do to distract the person he is playing a game with?

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

3. Where does Mrs. White chase her son?

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

5. What title does Morris have?

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