Lion Grooming and Reactions

Elmer Elevator encounters a lion with a tangled mane while on a trail. The lion is upset because his mother is visiting, and he fears losing his allowance due to his messy mane. Elmer offers to help by grooming the lion's mane with a comb, brush, and colorful ribbons. The lion is delighted with the result, allowing Elmer to leave unnoticed while the lion continues grooming himself.

What does Elmer's father do after saying goodbye to the rhinoceros?

• He climbs a tree.

• He gets a drink and continues on the trail.

• He returns home.

• He takes a nap.

What is the lion's main problem when Elmer's father first sees him?

• He is lost.

• He is hungry.

• His mane is tangled with blackberry twigs.

• He is injured.

What does Elmer's father do to avoid disturbing the lion initially?

• He hides behind a tree.

• He crawls around the clearing.

• He climbs a tree.

• He runs away.

Why is the lion particularly upset?

• He is scared of the dark.

• He lost his way.

• His mother is visiting and he has a messy mane.

• He is hungry and can't find food.

What does the lion threaten to do to Elmer's father?

• Make him his servant.

• Ignore him.

• Eat him immediately.

• Chase him away.

What does the lion initially plan to do with Elmer's father?

• Ask him for directions.

• Make him a servant.

• Save him for afternoon tea.

• Let him go.

What does the lion do when he first sees Elmer's father?

• He ignores him.

• He charges at him.

• He asks for help.

• He runs away.

What does Elmer's father offer to the lion to help with his mane?

• A mirror.

• A comb, brush, and ribbons.

• A hat.

• A pair of scissors.

What does the lion fear his mother will do if she sees his messy mane?

• Laugh at him.

• Ignore him.

• Stop his allowance.

• Scold him.

How does Elmer's father demonstrate the grooming process?

• By washing the mane with water.

• By braiding a section of the mane.

• By cutting the mane short.

• By tying it into a ponytail.