1. Describe how the monkey used to reach the island to eat fruits.

Solution: The monkey lived on the riverbank. In the middle of the river, there was an island with fruit trees. To reach it, the monkey would first jump onto a huge rock located at a distance from the bank. From that rock, he would take another leap to land on the island.

2. Why did the crocodile's first attempt to catch the monkey fail?

Solution: The crocodile's first attempt failed because the monkey was very fast. The monkey would land on the rock and, in a flash, jump off onto the island. The crocodile, hiding behind the rock, could only watch him and could not move fast enough to catch him.

3. What was the plan devised by the crocodile's wife to catch the monkey?

Solution: The crocodile's wife suggested that since the monkey always jumped on the big rock, the crocodile should lie perfectly still on that rock. When the monkey jumped on him, thinking he was just the rock, the crocodile could easily catch him.

4. Why did the monkey think something was "strange" when he was returning from the island?

Solution: When the monkey decided to return, he looked at the rock and noticed it had become much larger than usual. He suspected that the crocodile was playing a trick again and was pretending to be the rock by lying there.

5. How did the monkey trick the crocodile into revealing his presence on the rock?

Solution: The monkey shouted to the rock, calling it "dear friend" and asking why it wasn't welcoming him as usual. He pretended that the rock normally talked to him. This prompted the foolish crocodile to speak up, thinking he needed to pose as the rock.

6. What was the crocodile's mistake when he decided to talk to the monkey?

Solution: The crocodile's mistake was believing the monkey's trick that the rock could talk. By replying "No, no, my friend. You're always welcome," he confirmed the monkey's suspicion that it was actually the crocodile lying on the rock.

7. Explain the clever observation the monkey had made about the crocodile's physical behavior.

Solution: The monkey had observed earlier that whenever the crocodile opened his mouth wide to catch something, his eyes would shut completely. This physical limitation of the crocodile became the key to the monkey's escape plan.

8. Describe the final escape of the monkey from the crocodile.

Solution: The monkey told the crocodile to open his mouth so he could jump in. As the crocodile opened his mouth and his eyes shut, the monkey quickly leapt onto the crocodile's head and then immediately jumped to the safety of the river bank.

9. What did the monkey say to the crocodile once he reached the safety of his tree?

Solution: From his tree, the monkey laughed and called the crocodile foolish. He told the crocodile that while he might be bigger in size, he was also a "bigger fool" because he could never catch the clever monkey.

10. Why is the monkey called "clever" in this story? Give two reasons.

Solution: First, he was clever enough to notice the change in the rock's size and suspect a trap. Second, he used his knowledge of the crocodile's habit (eyes closing when mouth opens) to create a successful escape plan.

11. Compare the characters of the monkey and the crocodile based on the text.

Solution: The monkey is small, agile, and highly intelligent, using his wit to survive. The crocodile is large and strong but slow-witted and easily fooled by the monkey's psychological tricks.

12. How does the story show that intelligence is more important than physical strength?

Solution: Even though the crocodile was much larger and stronger than the monkey, he failed to catch him twice. The monkey's ability to think quickly and observe details allowed him to defeat a much more dangerous predator.

13. What role did the crocodile's wife play in the story?

Solution: The wife acted as the motivator and the strategist. She expressed her desire to eat the monkey's flesh and provided the plan for the crocodile to hide on the rock, which almost worked if not for the monkey's cleverness.

14. Why did the crocodile fail despite having a good plan from his wife?

Solution: He failed because he lacked the intelligence to execute it against a clever opponent. He fell for the monkey's "talking rock" trick and didn't realize that opening his mouth would blind him at the crucial moment.

15. Describe the setting of the story "The Clever Monkey".

Solution: The story is set along a river with banks on both sides. In the middle of the river is a lush island filled with fruit trees. A huge rock serves as a stepping stone between the bank and the island.

16. What does the word "Attracted" mean in the context of the monkey and the fruits?

Solution: In the story, "attracted" means the monkey felt a strong desire or pull towards the island because the fruits were sweet, juicy, and delicious, which made him want to cross the river.

17. How did the monkey's daily routine become a disadvantage for him?

Solution: The monkey followed a "unique way" of crossing the river every day using the same rock. This predictability allowed the crocodile and his wife to observe his pattern and plan a specific trap on that very rock.

18. Explain the meaning of the phrase "in a flash" as used in the text.

Solution: "In a flash" means very quickly or instantly. It describes how the monkey moved so fast from the rock to the island that the crocodile didn't have enough time to react or catch him.

19. What was the monkey's suggestion to the crocodile before his final jump?

Solution: The monkey suggested that the crocodile should open his mouth wide so the monkey could jump straight into it. This was a trick to make the crocodile close his eyes so the monkey could safely jump on his head instead.

20. What is the moral lesson we can learn from this story?

Solution: The moral lesson is that presence of mind and cleverness can overcome physical strength and dangerous situations. Being observant and thinking before acting can save one from great trouble.