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

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

3. Why does White's son suggest a sum to be wished for?
(a) It would double their savings.
(b) It would pay for a wedding.
(c) It would give him a college education.
(d) It would pay off the house.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did Morris use the monkey paw?

2. Where has Mr. White always wanted to travel?

3. What does White say happens when he makes the first wish?

4. What does Mr. White's son think Morris should have done with the paw?

5. How did Morris come across the monkey paw?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mr. White explain the first knock on the door to his wife?

3. Why does Mr. White hesitate to make the second wish his wife asks for?

4. How do the Whites respond to Herbert's death after his funeral?

5. What does Morris's tale of the monkey paw remind White of?

6. What does Mrs. White understand before her husband?

7. Why does Mr. White not want the second wish to be granted?

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

9. What kind of relationship do the Whites have with their son?

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

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