Faithful Elephants

The story takes place in

• an American zoo during the summer.

• a Japanese zoo during World War II.

• an Australian zoo during the winter.

• the largest zoo in the world.

What would happen if bombs hit the zoo?

• If a bomb was dropped on the zoo, the animals would all die instantly.

• The army wanted to use the zoo as a hideout from the bombs.

• If a bomb was dropped on the zoo, the animals would run wild through the city.

• The American army knew the Japanese loved the animals in the zoo.

What animals did the Army want killed in the zoo?

• Lions, tigers, leopards, bears and big snakes.

• Bunnies, monkeys, and birds

• Parrots, bears, and giraffees

• Lions, Giraffes, and monkeys

How did the Army want the animals killed?

• Shot in the head.

• Poisoned.

• Drowned in the river.

• Brought to the mountain and pushed off the ledge.

Why didn't the elephants die like the other animals?

• They ran away.

• They refused to eat the poisioned potatoes.

• They trampled their trainer.

• They dodged the bullets.

How did the elephants eventually die?

• They starved to death.

• They ran into the fence.

• They fought with the tigers.

What sign did the elephants give the trainer that they still had hope he would help them?

• They continued to blow their trunk and make noises.

• They watched his every move.

• They tried to do their banzai trick.

• They begged for food.

What is the theme of this story?

• Never give up.

• Always try your best.

• War kills animals.

• War can have painful and tragic effects on everyone.