Chapter 7: The Bridge of Apes

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📘 Dr. Dolittle — The Bridge of Apes Worksheet

A. Story Understanding

1. Why were the king’s men chasing Dr. Dolittle and the animals?
⬜ They wanted to give them gifts
⬜ The king sent them to capture Dr. Dolittle
⬜ They were lost in the jungle

2. How did Dr. Dolittle and the animals stay hidden at first?
⬜ They climbed a tree
⬜ Chee-Chee hid them in a secret spot
⬜ They dug a hole

3. What kinds of foods did they eat while traveling?
⬜ Candy and bread
⬜ Fruits, vegetables, honey, and nuts
⬜ Fish and mutton

4. What made the king’s men find them again?
⬜ The monkeys cheered loudly
⬜ Dr. Dolittle shouted
⬜ The animals left footprints

5. What did the monkeys build to help Dr. Dolittle escape?
⬜ A wooden boat
⬜ A tall ladder
⬜ A bridge made from their bodies

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B. Vocabulary Practice

Match each word to its meaning:

1. Gnashed
2. Rage
3. Mutton
4. Mammoth
5. Cliff

1. A steep rock face
2. Violent anger
3. Grind teeth together
4. Meat from a grown sheep
5. A large, hairy extinct elephant

Write the correct letter next to each word:
Gnashed ___
Rage ___
Mutton ___
Mammoth ___
Cliff ___

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C. Short Answer

1. Why do you think the monkeys wanted to help Dr. Dolittle?

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2. How would you feel if you had to cross a bridge made of monkeys?

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D. Creative Thinking

Draw the “Bridge of Apes” and Dr. Dolittle crossing over it.