Part A

Question

In the beginning of “The Monkey’s Fiddle,” why does Monkey leave his home?

Responses

He wants to visit his uncle.
He wants to visit his uncle.

He cannot provide food for himself.
He cannot provide food for himself.

Monkey hopes to make new friends.
Monkey hopes to make new friends.

Monkey cannot stay in one place for too long.
Monkey cannot stay in one place for too long.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Responses

“Bulbs, earth beans, scorpions, insects, and such things were completely exhausted in his own land.”
“Bulbs, earth beans, scorpions, insects, and such things were completely exhausted in his own land.”

“He was a restless fellow.”
“He was a restless fellow.”

“Happily, his great uncle, Orang Outang, who lived in another part of the country, offered him shelter.”
“Happily, his great uncle, Orang Outang, who lived in another part of the country, offered him shelter.”

“He was not only hungry, but lonely too."
“He was not only hungry, but lonely too."

Answer 1

Part A

The best answer for why Monkey leaves his home is:

He cannot provide food for himself.

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Part B

The detail from the text that best supports the answer to Part A is:

“Bulbs, earth beans, scorpions, insects, and such things were completely exhausted in his own land.”