Cecil the Lion Quiz

Where did Cecil the Lion live?

• Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Serengeti National Park

• Hwange National Park

• Kruger National Park

Who wounded Cecil with an arrow?

• Walter Palmer

• David Attenborough

• Steve Irwin

• Jane Goodall

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What was special about Cecil's mane?

• It was golden

• It was black-fringed

• It was spotted

• It was white

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What impact did Cecil's death have on the pride of lions?

• They became more aggressive

• They became more territorial

• They became vulnerable to attacks

• They left the park

What is trophy hunting?

• Hunting for food

• Hunting for scientific research

• Hunting for fun and souvenirs

• Hunting for population control

What changes did Cecil's death lead to?

• No changes at all

• Changes in the law to protect lions

• Changes in the law to allow trophy hunting

• Changes in the law to reduce wildlife protection

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main message of Cecil's story?

• The importance of using animals for entertainment

• The importance of keeping animals in captivity

• The importance of protecting wildlife

• The importance of hunting for conservation

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should people do to ensure the safety of wild animals?

• Continue trophy hunting

• Raise awareness and take action

• Capture animals for zoos

• Ignore the issue