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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mrs. White say she would wish for?
(a) Self cleaning items.
(b) Long life.
(c) Extra hands.
(d) More money.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Where must the paw be held in to be used?
(a) The right hand.
(b) The right knee.
(c) Over a grave.
(d) The left hand.

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

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

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

15. Why has Morris stopped working?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He is rich now.
(c) He is retired.
(d) He was injured.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Morris keep the monkey paw?

2. How does Mr. White know his visitor is there?

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. White chase her son?

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