Owen and Mzee's Unique Friendship

Who is Owen in the story?

• Owen is the antagonist in the story.

• Owen is a minor character with no impact.

• Owen is the narrator of the story.

• Owen is a key character in the story.

What type of animal is Mzee?

• Lizard

• Rabbit

• Frog

• Tortoise

How old is Mzee?

• Mzee is a child

• 50 years old

• Unknown

• Mzee is 30 years old

What does Mzee's name mean in Swahili?

• leader

• elder

• friend

• teacher

How did Owen react when he first saw Mzee?

• Owen was confused and scared.

• Owen was indifferent and uninterested.

• Owen was angry and hostile.

• Owen was surprised and curious.

What was Mzee's initial attitude towards Owen?

• Supportive and encouraging

• Indifferent and neutral

• Friendly and welcoming

• Skeptical and distrustful

How did Owen behave around Mzee after they met?

• Owen acted fearfully and avoided Mzee.

• Owen behaved respectfully and attentively around Mzee.

• Owen was rude and dismissive towards Mzee.

• Owen ignored Mzee completely.

What did the Haller Park workers witness the next morning?

• The birth of a baby elephant.

• A tree being cut down for maintenance.

• A group of tourists arriving at the park.

• A lion cub playing with its mother.

Why did Owen follow Mzee everywhere?

• Owen was looking for food and thought Mzee could help.

• Owen wanted to compete with Mzee.

• Owen admired Mzee and wanted to learn from him.

• Owen was forced to follow Mzee by others.

What does the relationship between Owen and Mzee teach us about companionship?

• Companionship is only important in romantic relationships.

• Differences in species prevent any form of companionship.

• Companionship can transcend differences and provide comfort and support.

• Companionship is irrelevant in times of hardship.