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Why was the monkey happy/unhappy?

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The monkey was happy because he had plenty of sweet fruits to eat. He was unhappy because he was alone. He had no friends to talk to and share the fruits with.

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Chapter 6: The Monkey and the Crocodile - Extra Questions 1

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