Save the Elephants

Read the selection 'Save the Elephants'. Where was Billie taken after she was rescued?

• A zoo

• A circus

• A sanctuary in Tennessee

• Back to the wild

Read the selection 'Save the Elephants'. Fill in the blank: The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee cares for elephants that were ______ in circuses and zoos.

• abused

• trained

• celebrated

• ignored

Fill in the blank: An elephant's trunk can pick up a blade of grass or rip out a _____

• tree

• flower

• stone

• leaf

Fill in the blank: Elephants spray water on their skin, then dirt and mud for _____

• sunscreen

• cleaning

• cooling

• camouflage

What is the main idea of the article?

• Elephants are social.

• Elephants need protection.

• Elephants need a family around them.

• Elephants shouldn't be in zoos.

What can the reader conclude after reading the article?

• Elephants should not be circus performers.

• The circus is a fun place to learn about elephants.

• Elephants are large animals.

• There is a lot to learn about elephants.

• Elephants do not get very thirsty.

The author included the picture to help the reader —

• A) see that elephants like traveling together

• B) know how smart elephants are

• C) understand that elephants don’t mind small spaces

• D) why elephants shouldn’t be in a zoo

Why did the author write the article?

• To rescue elephants

• To create interest about elephants

• To show why elephants are loveable

• To explain why elephants should be free

The extra section helps the reader know that elephants —

• need a place to roam

• are social animals

• want to protect their skin

• need to eat a lot of food

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A Why do elephants do tricks?

• To get attention

• To get more food

• To keep their trainers happy

• To earn more fans