Elephant Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word capture most nearly mean in the sentence “Few animals capture the imagination like the enormous form of the African elephant”?

• attract or hold attention

• chase and catch

• take a photo of

• describe in writing

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature focuses mainly on:

• protecting wildlife and the environment

• building new zoos

• training circus animals

• studying animal behavior only

When the matriarch draws on her experience, she:

• uses her past knowledge

• paints pictures

• depends on younger elephants

• forgets past events

An endangered species is one that:

• may soon disappear from the wild

• is easy to find everywhere

• is safe from all threats

• is a common household pet

When an animal becomes extinct, it:

• no longer exists anywhere

• moves to a new habitat

• is protected in sanctuaries

• migrates during winter

In the passage, Echo was seen fending off other elephants. What does this mean?

• defending against or keeping away

• making friends with

• hiding from danger

• chasing food

A fission-fusion society means elephants:

• split into smaller groups and come together again

• always stay in one large family

• live completely alone

• fight with other species

If elephants are fond of leafy trees, they:

• like or enjoy them

• hide under them

• break them easily

• avoid them

To forage means to:

• search widely for food

• drink water quickly

• sleep in a safe area

• rest after eating

Why are full-time veterinarians mentioned in the passage?

• They help improve animal health in zoos.

• They train elephants for circus acts.

• They design elephant habitats.

• They study fossils in Africa.