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?

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