156 Private Wojtek, the War Bear - One Minute History

A group of Polish soldiers found a bear cub in an Iranian train station and adopted him, naming him Voytek. The bear became part of the 22nd Company, learning to drink coffee and salute. In 1944, Voytek was drafted into the Polish army to circumvent British transport regulations. After World War II, Voytek lived at Edinburgh Zoo, where he was visited by many, including his former comrades.

What did the Polish soldiers decide to do with the bear cub they found?

• Leave him at the train station

• Adopt him as their own

• Send him to a zoo immediately

• Sell him to a local merchant

What was the significance of the name 'Voytek' given to the bear?

• It was the name of a famous general

• It means 'Happy Warrior' in Slavic

• It was the name of the train station

• It was a random choice by the soldiers

How did the soldiers manage to take Voytek with them when reassigned to the British 8th Army?

• They hid him in their luggage

• They left him behind

• They bribed the ship's captain

• They officially drafted him as a private

Where did Voytek live after World War II ended?

• In a private sanctuary

• In a Polish military base

• In a British museum

• In Edinburgh Zoo

Who frequently visited Voytek at the zoo after the war?

• Just tourists

• Journalists, tourists, and soldiers

• No one visited him

• Only his fellow soldiers