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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. Where did Jay Berry's family live prior to moving to Oklahoma?

2. What advice does Grandpa give Jay Berry about being friendly with the chimpanzee?

3. What is Grandpa's advice about animals?

4. How many monkeys were not able to be recaptured?

5. What does Grandfather suggest that Jay Berry use as bait to catch the monkeys?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does it take Jay Berry to recover from his encounter with the monkeys?

2. What do Jay Berry's parents think when he tells them about the monkeys?

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

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

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

6. What does Rowdy tree when he and Jay Berry are exploring the bottoms

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

8. What prevents Jay Berry from leaving with the two little monkeys in the net?

9. What does Jay Berry end up doing when he goes after the family milk cow which has escaped one day?

10. What does Jay Berry's Grandpa tell him about the monkeys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two instances about love in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Grandpa. 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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