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This sentence shows how the author uses vivid comparisons to help us understand Grandpa's character - his huge heart and special understanding of boys.
He had a heart as big as a number four wash tub, and inside that wrinkled old hide of his was enough boy understanding for all the boys in the world.
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Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter in order. When you get to the part about the reward money, slow down and tell it carefully - how much money there is, why the monkeys are worth so much, and what the boy wants to buy with the money.
Discussion Questions
- Was Grandpa being wise or foolish when he tested the trap on his own finger? What in the story makes you think so?
- The boy says he would have more money than the United States bank if he caught all the monkeys. Is he being greedy or just excited? How can you tell from what he says and does?
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Item 1
Money given for finding or catching something
Item 2
A traveling show with animals and performers
Item 3
Worth a lot of money
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