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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jay Berry's maternal grandfather lives near which river?
(a) The Ohio River.
(b) The Illinois River.
(c) The Mississippi River.
(d) The Colorado River.

2. What is Grandpa's advice about animals?
(a) All you have to remember is to run faster than the guy next to you.
(b) There never was one that couldn't be caught.
(c) Stay away from any bigger than you.
(d) Never shoot to kill.

3. What does Grandfather say that Grandpas are for?
(a) To know things for boys.
(b) To whittle whistles.
(c) To teach manners.
(d) To encourage sports.

4. What does the chimpanzee do that reminds Jay Berry of his Grandfather?
(a) He scratches his belly.
(b) He scratches his chin.
(c) He scratches his behind.
(d) He scratches his head.

5. What does Jay Berry tell his Grandfather about when he visits him at his store?
(a) The monkey.
(b) Daisy's hair.
(c) The tornado.
(d) His new gun.

6. Who is Jay Berry's dog?
(a) Randy.
(b) Rowdy.
(c) Rex.
(d) Rover.

7. How old is Jay Berry?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 14.
(d) 19.

8. What is Jay Berry's maternal grandfather's profession?
(a) Newspaper editor.
(b) Store owner.
(c) Plumber.
(d) Carpenter.

9. What does Grandfather wrap some small animal traps with so they won't hurt the monkeys?
(a) Old feed sacks.
(b) Calico dress material.
(c) Muslin undergarments.
(d) Wool scarves.

10. What advice does Grandpa give Jay Berry about being friendly with the chimpanzee?
(a) Offer him an apple and call him by name.
(b) Bring some carrots and apples for him.
(c) Set down a pile of apples and bananas in the bottoms.
(d) Offer him an apple and play the harmonica.

11. Which of the following is NOT advice Grandpa gives Jay Berry about catching the monkeys with the net?
(a) Hide in the hole.
(b) Bait the net with apples.
(c) Uses bananas for bait.
(d) Dig a hole at night.

12. What does Daisy use to help her move around?
(a) A walker.
(b) A cane.
(c) A crutch.
(d) A wheelchair.

13. In what state is the inherited farmland located?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Oklahoma.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Nebraska.

14. What does Jay Berry see his Grandfather slip into the grocery sack?
(a) A tin of coffee.
(b) A bag of candy.
(c) A pint of raspberries.
(d) A basket of walnuts.

15. Jay Berry likes to explore the area around the _______________________.
(a) Abandoned mine shaft.
(b) Indian caves.
(c) Illinois River Bottoms.
(d) Haunted house in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Jay Berry as he runs home, away from the monkeys?

2. What does the chimpanzee do while Jay Berry is drinking water from a spring?

3. What is notable about Daisy's appearance?

4. Why has Daisy not had surgery on her bad leg yet?

5. How does the chimpanzee get the apple pieces from the traps?

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