The Wild Life of Christian the Lion

What was Christian’s early life like?

• He was in a movie and then set free.

• He was born in the wild and then sent to a zoo.

• He was born at a college and then put on display.

• He was born in a zoo and then sold to a fancy store.

Which line helps you imagine why the lion cub’s future seemed grim?

• “Now it was December 1969.”

• “He was put on display in the store.”

• “Christian was a 30-pound ball of fluff.”

• “He quickly felt at home.”

How did Christian react to living with Ace and John at the furniture store?

• He grew bored.

• He became scared.

• He seemed to like it.

• He often tried to escape.

Which line from the text supports the answer to question 3?

• “He was stuck between the kittens and the sheepdogs.”

• “He hid behind chairs, then jumped out to play.”

• “In the wild, lions prowl in the grasslands and forests.”

• “But he soon made friends with other lions.”

What is the main purpose of the section “Surprise Visitors”?

• to describe how people reacted to seeing Christian

• to tell what happened when someone surprised Christian

• to show why people visited Christian at the furniture store

• to explain how Ace and John got the idea to set Christian free

Before Christian could be set free, he had to:

• grow claws

• gain weight

• learn how to hunt

• get to know George

Ace and John cried when saying goodbye to Christian. What made them feel better?

• Christian put his paws on their shoulders.

• Christian chased after their truck as they left.

• They saw Christian with his new family in the wild.

• George said Christian would soon make new lion friends.

Which conclusion can you draw after reading “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion”?

• Christian was better off living in the wild.

• Christian missed living in the furniture store.

• Christian eventually forgot about Ace and John.

• Christian visited George often after being set free.

Why did Ace and John want George to help them set Christian free?

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How did Ace and John feel about Christian? Which details in the article help you understand this? (RA.C.E.)

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