Freedom Flora

What year did Flora the elephant perform in St. Louis, Missouri?

• 1995

• 2000

• 1982

• 2010

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Where was Flora the elephant born?

• India

• Zimbabwe

• Thailand

• Kenya

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What was one of the tricks Flora performed in the circus?

• Jumping through hoops

• Balancing on a tightrope

• Catching a flying bowling pin

• Riding a bicycle

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Why did David Balding decide that the circus was not the right place for Flora?

• She was too small

• She was often lonely or bored

• She refused to eat

• She was too old

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What is one reason why elephants in the wild live longer than those in captivity?

• They have more food

• They are not trained to perform tricks

• They roam freely and have social interactions

• They sleep more

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What was the name of the sanctuary where Flora was sent?

• Elephant Haven

• The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

• Wildlife Refuge

• Elephant Park

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How did Flora's caretakers help her adjust to her new life at the sanctuary?

• By chaining her up

• By rewarding her with treats and encouraging exploration

• By isolating her from other elephants

• By teaching her new tricks

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What was one of the main concerns about using elephants in circuses?

• They were too expensive to maintain

• It was considered inhumane to force them to perform

• They were not entertaining enough

• They were too small to perform tricks

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What did Flora do with Tange at the sanctuary?

• They ignored each other

• They played together by wrapping their trunks around each other

• They fought constantly

• They lived in separate areas

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What was one of the reasons Flora was uneasy around other elephants at the sanctuary initially?

• She was used to being alone

• She was afraid of them

• She was too young

• She was not feeling well

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