"The One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Applegate

What does the term "aunt" refer to in elephant society?

• The leader of the elephant herd

• A term of affection used by elephants when addressing a female herd member

• The oldest elephant in the group

• A female elephant who has given birth to the most calves

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the meaning of "calf" in the context of elephants?

• A fully grown male elephant

• The tusk of an elephant

• The young of certain mammals, including cows, whales, and elephants

• A group of elephants

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the "Creed of the Herd"?

• A rule that elephants must stay together to protect each other from predators

• A belief passed down through elephant generations that states, "An elephant alone is not an elephant."

• The hierarchy system within the elephant community

• A traditional elephant dance performed during mating season

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "drought" mean?

• A large gathering of elephants

• An extended period without rain

• A type of plant that elephants eat

• A river that elephants frequent

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is "dung"?

• A type of food for elephants

• A shelter built by elephants

• Manure

• A noise made by elephants when communicating

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is "dust bathing"?

• Playing in the mud to cool off

• Covering the body with a layer of fine dirt to protect the skin from the sun and parasites

• A ritual performed by elephants before they sleep

• The act of elephants rolling in grass to clean themselves

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the term "ear-flaps" refer to in the context of elephant behavior?

• The rapid movement of the ears, often as part of greeting, bonding, or excitement.

• The sound an elephant makes when it is in distress.

• A type of food that elephants enjoy.

• A technique elephants use to communicate over long distances.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are the Four Lodestars that guide elephant conduct?

• Four types of food elephants prefer.

• Four elephant leaders in a herd.

• Kindness, wonder, courage, and gratitude.

• Four directions elephants migrate to.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of "matriarch" in the context of elephant groups?

• The youngest female elephant in the group.

• The territory where elephants live.

• The female leader of a family or group.

• A traditional elephant dance.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "mudfun" refer to?

• A game where elephants throw mud at each other.

• Wallowing in soft, wet earth.

• The act of elephants sliding down muddy hills.

• A type of food made from mud and plants.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4