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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 does Jay Berry try to convince his father of regarding the monkeys?

2. Jay Berry and Daisy can be said to be generally ________________ children.

3. Jay Berry likes to explore the area around the _______________________.

4. Grandpa says that if Jay Berry will ______________________, it will be easier to catch him.

5. What is notable about Daisy's appearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What things make Jay Berry content in his life?

2. How does Grandpa tell Jay Berry to try to trap the monkey with the net?

3. Who are Jay Berry Lee and Daisy Lee?

4. What is notable about Daisy's health and how can her childhood be described?

5. Describe Jay Berry's parents.

6. Describe the area where Jay Berry lives and explores.

7. What is the name of the big monkey and what is Grandpa's suggestion for catching him?

8. Where does Jay Berry's family live and how did they get their land?

9. Why does Daisy warn Jay Berry about not hurting the monkeys?

10. Explain how the big monkey outwits Jay Berry and his traps.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Perseverance takes on an almost human persona in this book. In what ways are all the characters persevering in some way? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mama. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Jay Berry Lee. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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