WorksheetsWhy Monkeys Live in Trees
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
1 Which point of view does the author use in this story?
A. First-person from the monkey’s perspective
B. Third-person from the perspective of an unknown observer
C. Third-person from the perspective of the leopard
D. First-person from the perspective of the leopard
2. The author mainly wrote this selection-
F. to persuade the reader that monkeys are mean.
G. to inform the reader about how monkeys behave.
H. to teach the reader how to eat chili powder.
J. to tell a story about how monkeys tried to cheat and win.
3. Select the correct answer.
Read these sentences from paragraph 19. Which phrase best helps the reader understand the meaning of puzzled?
19- The other animals were puzzled and amazed. How did Monkey eat all that pepper? None of them had been able to tolerate more than one bite.
and amazed
eat all
None of them
more than one
4. What would have most likely happened if the Leopard didn’t follow the Monkey?
F. The Monkeys probably would have learned not to lie.
G. The Monkeys probably would have stopped cheating.
H. The Monkeys probably would have continued to cheat.
J. The Monkeys probably would have gotten the food supply.
5 This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A
The interaction between the Leopard and the other animals in paragraphs 21-23
suggests that the Leopard-
A is intelligent and upset
B is afraid of getting hurt.
C has helped the Monkeys before.
D is easily fooled
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer to Part A?
F. The other animals were puzzled and amazed. (paragraph 19)
G. Some wiped their eyes, others poured water into their mouths (paragraph 21)
H. “We’ve been tricked!” Leopard roared,his eyes ablaze with anger.(paragraph 22)
J. Even today, monkeys are afraid to come down to the ground. (paragraph 24)
6. Which sentence from the story “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” supports
the idea that the Monkeys were cheating?
A. “I wonder what she does over there in the grass” (paragraph 20)
B. “I’m ready for more,” she insisted. (paragraph 18)
C. Dozens of look-alike monkeys hid in the tall grass. (paragraph 21)
D. Monkeys are afraid to come down to the ground. (paragraph 24)
7. In paragraph 22, the author uses the phrase “his eyes ablaze with anger” to suggest that the leopard-
F. was worried
G. was on fire
H. was excited
J. was furious
8. Which sentence from the story “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” best helps
the reader understand that the animals’ problem is resolved?
A. She took another tiny taste and again disappeared into the tall grass. (paragraph 18)
B. “I wonder what she does over there in the grass,” thought Leopard. (paragraph 20)
C. Even today, monkeys are afraid to come down, and that’s why they still live in the treetops. (paragraph 24)
D. We’ve been tricked! Leopard roared (paragraph 22)
9. What theme is best supported by the details in this selection?
F. It is important to accept others for who they are.
G. Cheaters never win.
H. To get what you want, you need a plan.
J. Be responsible.
10. Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.
What effect does the Leopard following the Monkey have on the plot of the story? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.
(a)
