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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What kind of eyes does Morris have?
(a) Soft.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Beady.
(d) Child-like.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Morris get the monkey's paw?

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

3. What does Morris do when White tries to pay for the paw?

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

5. Mr. White's son wants to use the paw ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Mrs. White feel better about her son's injury?

2. How does the author describe Mrs. White when she has her idea for the second wish?

3. What does White's son think will come with the wish when it is granted?

4. Why can't Mrs. White make the second wish herself?

5. How does the author advance the plot in the last chapter of the book?

6. Why does the visitor act the way he does when he gets to the White's house?

7. How are the Whites told of their son's injury?

8. What does Mr. White want Morris to talk about when he first gets there?

9. How was Herbert identified after his death?

10. What does Mr. White do when he makes a mistake in his chess game?

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