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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. White at the beginning of the book?

2. What is the name of the White's house?

3. Where did Morris spend much of his time during his travels?

4. Why does Morris not use the monkey paw any more?

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

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