L5 Viral Stories - Reading Activity P 24-25

Why did the Richards family adopt Lulu?

• They wanted a pet kangaroo.

• They found her next to her dead mother.

• Lulu was injured and needed help.

• A veterinarian recommended they adopt her.

What happened to Ken Richards on the farm?

• He slipped and fell into a ditch.

• • He passed out after being stung by a bee.

• • A tree branch fell on him, causing him to lose consciousness.

• • He fainted because of the heat.

What unusual action did Lulu take to help Ken Richards?

• • She ran for help.

• • She barked like a dog and stayed by his side.

• • She carried Ken back to the house.

• • She signaled the emergency services.

How did Lulu’s barking help the Richards family?

• • It alerted them to a stranger on the farm.

• • It scared away wild animals.

• • It led them to Ken Richards, who needed help.

• • It taught the family that kangaroos can bark.

What does the veterinarian, Craig Middleton, believe about Lulu’s actions?

• • Lulu was trained to act this way.

• • It is common for kangaroos to protect humans.

• • Lulu behaved that way because the Richards family raised her.

• • Lulu was just following her instincts.

Where is the Republic of Vanuatu located?

• • North of Australia

• East of Australia.

• West of New Zealand.

• South of Indonesia.

What is special about the post office in Vanuatu?

• • It is built on top of a waterfall.

• • It is located underwater.

• • It is only accessible by boat.

• • It operates entirely online.

What do people need to do to send a postcard from the underwater post office?

• Write on a waterproof postcard and dive to the office.

• Email their postcard to the underwater office.

• Take a submarine ride to deliver the postcard.

• Send their postcard by traditional mail.

Why is the underwater post office significant for Vanuatu?

• It has made Vanuatu a world-famous diving spot.

• It highlights Vanuatu’s focus on tourism and water sports.

• It is the first underwater post office in the Pacific.

• It serves as a research lab for marine biology.

What is required to work at the underwater post office?

• An advanced swimming certification.

• Training as a scuba diver.

• A background in marine science.

• Experience working in tourism.