Owen and Mzee

In the beginning of the story where is the setting?

• Malindi, Kenya on the west coast of England

• Mombasa, Africa on the east coast of Kenya

• Malindi, Kenya on the east coast of Mombasa

• Malindi, Kenya on the east coast of Africa

What type of weather occurred that caused the baby hippo to get separated from her mother?

• hurricane

• tsunami

• tornado

• rain storm

Haller Park is a

Who are the people in this picture?

• Friends of Owen

• caretakers at Haller park

• Owners of Haller Park

• Friends of the villagers.

Why was Stephen asked to come along with Dr. Paula?

• He speaks hippo

• He knows how to get there.

• He is in charge

• He has a special way with animals.

How did Owen respond to Dr. Paula and Stephen?

• He was so excited to go for a ride.

• He was angry and tried to get away.

• He was scared and tried to hide

Why did the workers choose this area for Owen the hippo?

• It had lots of water for him to swim

• It was very similar to his wild habitat.

• So he would have a friend, Mzee.

Mzee means

Mzee is a

• Sea turtle

• African Turtle

• A turtle

• Aldabra Tortoise

Mzee is a very friendly tortoise.

• True

• False