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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. White's son think Morris should have done with the paw?
(a) Burned it.
(b) Protected it.
(c) Copied it.
(d) Sold it.

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

9. Who asks Morris if he would ever use the paw again?
(a) Mrs. White.
(b) The maid.
(c) Mr. White's son.
(d) Mr. White.

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

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

12. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the monkey paw meant to show?

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

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

4. Morris says men should not interfere with __________.

5. What kind of eyes does Morris have?

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