Circus W/O Elephants Part 1

In what way do the views of the animal welfare coalition and Ringling Brothers differ?

• The coalition claims that chaining elephants is inhumane, while Ringling claims that elephants are chained for their own safety.

• The coalition claims that performances last hours, while Ringling claims that the coalition is exaggerating how long they last.

• The coalition claims that bullhooks often inflict wounds that leave scars, while Ringling says the bullhooks are too blunt to do harm.

• The coalition claims that elephants are confined for 90 to 100 hours at a time, while Ringling says it is closer to 60 to 70 hours.

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What is a synonym for the word contend?

• Abhor

• Afflict

• Assert

• Adhere

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The best alternate headline for this article would be __________.

• Elephants Enjoy Socializing and Exercising

• Elephants Favorite Attraction for Circus-Goers

• ASPCA Joins Animal Rights Coalition in Lawsuit

• Animal Rights Coalition Takes the Circus to Court

The article says all of the following except __________.

• The legal action against Ringling Brothers was initiated by animal welfare organizations in 2000.

• Judges have ordered that the elephants be sent back to Asia to leave out their years in the wild.

• A circus spokesperson said that elephants have been the symbol of the circus for 138 years.

• The coalition has requested that a judge place an injunction on the Ringling Brothers circus.

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What cause and effect relationship is described in this article?

• Feld spokesperson Steven Payne said that bullhooks are necessary because seat belts allow too many weight shifts in freight cars.

• The coalition brought the lawsuit against Ringling Brothers because it ultimately wants to have elephants transported in a different way.

• The coalition brought the lawsuit against Ringling Brothers because it hopes to pressure them into taking elephants out of their shows.

• Feld spokesperson Steven Payne said that chaining is necessary because the trip from Asia can take 60 to 70 hours.

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Which of these should not be included in a summary of this article?

• The full name of the circus is Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey.

• The animal welfare organizations claim that confining elephants in chains for hours at a time is inhumane.

• The animal welfare organizations hope to convince Ringling Brothers to stop using elephants in its shows.

• The circus claims that it restrains elephants during transport for their own safety.

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