Freedom for Flora Summative

From the article’s opening section, you learn that Flora ______.

• is an elephant

• enjoys performing

• eats pumpkins

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The author describes elephants as majestic. This means they ______.

• are large and impressive

• like to play

• can do tricks

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Which statement about elephants is true based on the article?

• They prefer to live alone.

• They often attack humans.

• They’re the largest land animal on Earth.

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In which year did Flora go to live at the Elephant Sanctuary?

• 1985

• 2004

• 2016

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Where in the article can you find the answer to question 4?

• in the opening section

• in the section “A New Home”

• in the section “Basic Skills”

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Which of the following is a central idea of the article?

• Flora’s circus was named after her.

• Flora was born in Africa.

• Flora left the circus for a more natural home.

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How is Flora’s life at the end of the article different from her life at the beginning?

• Flora's life is more challenging at the end.

• Flora's life is more peaceful at the end.

• Flora's life is unchanged.

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David Balding decided to retire Flora from the circus because:

• she was too old.

• she was injured.

• he wanted to give her a better life.

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What is David Balding's point of view about Flora in the year 2000?

• He realized that performing in the circus was NOT the right life for her.

• He didn't care if she performed in the circus or not.

• He wanted Flora to stay in the circus for the rest of her life.

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What effect did the video have on the reader/viewer?

• It helped the reader visualize what an elephant in a circus looks like

• It helps the reader understand more about elephants

• Both A AND B are correct!

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