Willie B- A Story of Hope Day 2

What did the zookeepers arrange for Willie’s birthday?

• The zookeepers staged a tug-of-war with a three-inch-thick, forty-foot-long nautical rope that had once been attached to a ship’s anchor.

• The zookeepers presented Willie with a large cake decorated with colorful balloons.

• The zookeepers organized a scavenger hunt around the zoo for Willie.

• The zookeepers gave Willie a special tour of the zoo and its animals.

Reread paragraph 13, what can you tell about Willie’s personality?

• Willie has a great sense of humor the text states " that got Willie’s attention. He stood up, let go of the rope, and sent all fifteen men flying!"

• Willie is very brave and courageous

• Willie is easily distracted

• Willie is very shy and antisocial.

What does the word “Inhumane” mean?

• To be inhumane is to be cruel and unfeeling

• To be kind and caring

• To be sympathetic

• To be different

Why did they close the zoo?

• The animals were housed in cramped, dirty, and inhumane conditions

• The zoo was too expensive to maintain.

• The zoo was too noisy for the local residents.

• The zoo was not attracting enough visitors.

For how many years was Willie held in his cage?

• twenty-seven year

• Twenty-five

• Twenty-eight

• Thirty

Even with more freedom, what was Willie’s favorite thing to do?

• Willie B. spent most of his time watching people

• Willie B. enjoyed playing sports

• Willie B. preferred reading books

• Willie B. liked to go fishing

What is a behavioral adaptation that Willie has when he is nervous?

• A silverback emits a strong odor when they are alarmed or nervous.

• A silverback will make loud vocalizations when they are alarmed or nervous.

• A silverback will move away from the source of danger when they are alarmed or nervous.

• A silverback will display aggressive behavior when they are alarmed or nervous.

What were the names of Willie’s lifelong mates?

• His lifelong mates were Choomba, Machi, and Mia Moja.

• His lifelong mates were Chaka, Mwari, and Mwili.

• His lifelong mates were Chuma, Mwanga, and Mwili.

• His lifelong mates were Chuma, Mwari, and Mwili.

How many babies did he father?

• Kudzoo, Willie B. Jr., Olympia, Lulu, and Sukari.

• None

• Two

• Three

Reread paragraph 23, what is one of the themes of the story?

• “It’s never too late for things to happen for you.”

• “Life is full of disappointments.”

• “You can always find a way to succeed.”

• “You can always make a difference.”