Main Idea
What is the main idea of Monkey Helpers?
A. Monkeys live in the wild but are sometimes kept as pets.
B. Capuchin monkeys are trained for fun tricks.
C. Capuchin monkeys can help people with disabilities after years of training.
D. Monkeys are dangerous and should not be near humans.
C. Capuchin monkeys can help people with disabilities after years of training.
Which quote best supports that capuchin monkeys are intelligent?
A. "Capuchin monkeys are very small."
B. "They have shown the ability to pick up tools and use them to solve problems."
C. "They scratch their noses and pull in their backpacks."
D. "Some monkeys are too strong."
B. "They have shown the ability to pick up tools and use them to solve problems."
What does the word nimble mean in the sentence: “Assistance animals like this capuchin monkey are smart and nimble enough to help in lots of ways”?
A. Heavy and tired
B. Slow but strong
C. Quick and graceful
D. Noisy and playful
C. Quick and graceful
How are monkeys and dogs both helpful to people with disabilities?
A. They both bark.
B. They both entertain their owners.
C. They both do tasks that are hard for people to do alone.
D. They are both loud and fast.
C. They both do tasks that are hard for people to do alone.
Based on both texts, which is the best reason to support using animals as helpers?
A. Animals are expensive.
B. Animals can help people do things they cannot do alone.
C. People like animals as pets.
D. Animals are funny and cute.
B. Animals can help people do things they cannot do alone.
What is the author’s main purpose in Animals Helping People?
A. To describe how animals make good pets.
B. To entertain readers with funny stories.
C. To explain different ways animals assist people with disabilities.
D. To compare different kinds of wild animals.
C. To explain different ways animals assist people with disabilities.
What detail from Animals Helping People supports the idea that animals help with physical tasks?
A. “Swimming with dolphins helps the children relax.”
B. “A pony gentle enough to ride…”
C. “This boy needs both his hands and all his energy just to walk. Luckily, his assistant is there to carry his backpack.”
D. “When people need extra care, special animals are there to help.”
C. “This boy needs both his hands and all his energy just to walk. Luckily, his assistant is there to carry his backpack.”
What does the word bond mean in the phrase: “Capuchins are able to bond with humans”?
A. To argue with someone
B. To connect and form a close relationship
C. To play games
D. To travel far
B. To connect and form a close relationship
In what way are Seeing Eye dogs and capuchin monkeys different?
A. Dogs are wild and dangerous.
B. Monkeys are easier to train.
C. Monkeys can use tools and hands to do tasks dogs cannot.
D. Dogs cannot be trained.
C. Monkeys can use tools and hands to do tasks dogs cannot.
Which reason best supports allowing service monkeys in homes but not public places?
A. Monkeys are loud and funny.
B. Monkeys are too lazy to help.
C. Monkeys are unpredictable and might cause safety concerns in public places.
D. Monkeys do not bond with humans.
C. Monkeys are unpredictable and might cause safety concerns in public places.
Which sentence best summarizes the article Monkey Helpers?
A. Monkeys are fun to train and very playful.
B. Some monkeys can help people with disabilities after long, careful training.
C. All monkeys can be service animals.
D. Monkeys cost less than dogs to train.
B. Some monkeys can help people with disabilities after long, careful training.
According to Monkey Helpers, how long can it take to prepare a monkey to become a service animal?
A. Two months
B. One year
C. Up to 17 years including time with foster families and training
D. 5 months
C. Up to 17 years including time with foster families and training
What does unpredictable mean in Monkey Helpers?
A. Not strong
B. Not easy to control or expect
C. Easy to train
D. Very obedient
B. Not easy to control or expect
What is one difference between Monkey Helpers and Animals Helping People?
A. Only one article includes information about dolphins.
B. Both articles are fiction.
C. One focuses on training cats.
D. Neither article explains disabilities.
A. Only one article includes information about dolphins.
Which opinion is supported by the article Monkey Helpers?
A. Monkeys are too dangerous to help anyone.
B. Monkeys make great pets.
C. Monkeys can be helpful if properly trained.
D. Monkeys should be zoo animals only.
C. Monkeys can be helpful if properly trained.
What challenge does the article Monkey Helpers explain about training service animals?
A. Monkeys don’t enjoy helping people.
B. Some animals are too strong or unpredictable to be service animals.
C. Monkeys are too expensive to train.
D. Dogs are better than monkeys.
B. Some animals are too strong or unpredictable to be service animals.
Which quote shows a concern about using monkeys as service animals?
A. "They can turn lights on and off."
B. "Capuchins are small and easy to train."
C. "It is possible for capuchins to become violent suddenly."
D. "They form close bonds with people."
C. "It is possible for capuchins to become violent suddenly."
In context, what does the word independence mean when describing what animals give their owners?
A. More money
B. The ability to do things on their own
C. A fun time
D. A place to live
B. The ability to do things on their own
What is one way dolphins help people, according to Animals Helping People?
A. They carry backpacks.
B. They help people swim for exercise and confidence.
C. They guide blind people.
D. They serve as emotional support animals in public places.
B. They help people swim for exercise and confidence.
Which of the following opinions is best supported by both articles?
A. Only dogs make good service animals.
B. Animals can be more helpful than machines.
C. With the right training, many different animals can help improve people's lives.
D. Animals should stay in the wild.
C. With the right training, many different animals can help improve people's lives.
What is a shared central idea between Monkey Helpers and Animals Helping People?
A. Monkeys are better service animals than other animals.
B. Service animals are only used in public places.
C. Specially trained animals help people become more independent.
D. All wild animals can become service animals.
C. Specially trained animals help people become more independent.
Which evidence supports the idea that animals increase independence for people with disabilities?
A. "Helping Hands places dozens of monkeys in homes each year."
B. "They get used to being around pets."
C. "The monkeys take good care of their owners. In return, the owners feel safer and more able to do tasks..."
D. "They cost $40,000 to train."
C. "The monkeys take good care of their owners. In return, the owners feel safer and more able to do tasks..."
What does the phrase “an unusual set of helping hands” refer to in Monkey Helpers?
A. Robot hands
B. The paws of Seeing Eye dogs
C. Capuchin monkeys trained to help people
D. Tiny hands of a human
C. Capuchin monkeys trained to help people
Which sentence describes a shared idea in both sources?
A. Only animals that live in water are useful to people.
B. Wild animals are always better than pets.
C. Trained animals can perform useful tasks that improve people's lives.
D. Only dogs can be trained for service.
C. Trained animals can perform useful tasks that improve people's lives.
Based on information from both sources, which statement best reflects a thoughtful opinion about using monkeys as service animals?
A. Monkeys should replace all other service animals because they can use their hands.
B. Monkeys are too small to be useful as service animals in any setting.
C. With careful training and the right environment, monkeys can be helpful service animals at home.
D. All wild animals should be trained to work in public places.
C. With careful training and the right environment, monkeys can be helpful service animals at home.