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A. How much did you understand?

1. The baboons obeyed the chief because he was the biggest and strongest. 
   True
2. Some of the baboons tried to fight the chief and they beat him. 
   False. They were not strong enough or clever enough.
3. The chief was important because he was the only big baboon.
   False. There were some other big baboons in the troop.
4. The baboons asked the chief to wear something on his head so they could recognise him.
   True
5. The baboons gave the chief a crown to wear on his head. 
   False. The baboons gave the chief a scarf to wear on his head.
6. The baboon chief was angry with the other baboons because they didn’t bring him the best food. 
   True
7. The baboon chief told the baboons to tie a scarf round his head. 
   True
8. The baboons took off the scarf when the chief shouted, "Take it off!"
   False. They all shouted, "Take it off!" too. 
9. The baboon chief fell off the rocks on to the ground far below. 
   True 
10. The other baboons jumped off the rock on top of the baboon chief. 
    True

B. What do these words mean? 

1. A troop is a group of monkeys, baboons or apes who live together.
2. A crown is a king or queen's head covering usually made of precious metal and jewels.
3. A scarf is a piece of cloth usually worn around the neck.
4. A tyrant is a cruel ruler who treats his people badly.