Question

8. We found him in the branches of the jackfruit tree, the dish still in his arms. He remained
there all aftemoon, eating slowly through the rice, determined on finishing every grain. And then
in order to spite Grandmother, who had screamed at him, he threw the dish down from the tree,
and chattered with delight when it broke into a hundred pieces.
a) What had Toto taken and from where?
b) Why had Grandmother screamed at him?
c) What did Grandfather realise after this incident?
d) What does the phrase 'chattered with delighť' mean? Choose the correct answer.
i) made a lot of noise
i) made quick, repeated noises of happiness
ii) chatted delightedly with Grandmother and Grandfather
iv) clapped in delight

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Answer 1

Answer:

Toto is a monkey.

He stole slices of banana

Ma screamed because her took her plate and because he is a monkey.

That his house was easy to break in to

number 2. made quick, repeated noises of happiness

Explanation:

Monkeys are a common problem.