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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was done to make the monkey paw unique?

2. Where does Mrs. White chase her son?

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

4. What title does Morris have?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mr. White respond to the gift from the visitor?

3. How does Mr. White describe his son after his death?

4. How does Mrs. White respond to the gift from the visitor?

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

6. What causes Mrs. White to think that her second wish will not be granted?

7. How was Herbert identified after his death?

8. How does Morris say he got the Monkey Paw?

9. How does Morris say life will go forward after a wish is made?

10. What happens after Mr. White makes his second wish?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Herbert die, and what led to this death?

Essay Topic 2

The Whites both endure many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials, and what lessons did they learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this book?

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