What are the Four Lodestars that guide elephant conduct?

Kindness, wonder, courage, and gratitude.

Four types of food elephants prefer.

Four elephant leaders in a herd.

Four directions elephants migrate to.

What is the meaning of "matriarch" in the context of elephant groups?

The female leader of a family or group.

The youngest female elephant in the group.

The territory where elephants live.

What does "mudfun" refer to?

A game where elephants throw mud at each other.

The act of elephants sliding down muddy hills.

A type of food made from mud and plants.

What is a "trunk" in the context of an elephant?

The long, movable snout of an elephant.

A storage area where elephants keep their food.

A type of tree that elephants like to eat.

A sound made by an elephant when it is angry.

What is "trunk-boost"?

Lifting or nudging another elephant, usually an adult assisting a calf.

A way for elephants to reach high branches.

A game where elephants try to make the loudest sound with their trunks.

The act of elephants pushing down trees with their trunks.

What does "trunk-trudge" mean?

To walk slowly or dawdle, often dragging your trunk.

Running quickly with the trunk held high.

The act of searching for food with the trunk.

A competitive game where elephants race while carrying objects with their trunks.

A traditional celebration after the arrival of a young elephant's tusks.

A day when elephants rest from their usual activities.

The day when elephants are measured for their tusk length.

A weekly gathering of elephants at a water source.

What does "Tusky" refer to?

A nickname for young elephants just after their tusks appear.

A nickname for the oldest elephant in the group.

The feeling elephants have when they are in a new environment.

Why does the littlest elephant want to stop being called "Tusky"?

Because she thinks it's teasing and not okay

Because it's an elephant tradition

Because it's a nickname given by her aunt

Because she likes another nickname better

What do the grown-ups say when the littlest elephant wants to check the pond for crocodiles?

"You've had plenty of water play today."

What does the littlest elephant do to be extra sure there are no crocodiles in the water?

She slap-splashes the muddy water with her trunk.

She asks the grown-ups to check.

She looks for them from the edge.

What do elephants use their tusks for?

For eating, digging, playing, and sometimes fighting

According to Aunt Akello, what do tusks signify?

That an elephant is getting old

That an elephant is ready to leave the herd

That an elephant needs to find a partner

Why is the character hiding behind a tree?

Because it doesn't want to practice for a ceremony

Because it's playing hide and seek

Because it is scared of other elephants

Because it wants to surprise someone

What does the matriarch of the herd do according to the text?

She is a teacher, counselor, rescuer, yeller, helper, nudger, and guider.

She only helps the narrator hide.

What does Aunt Laleli like to do?

She likes to listen to grown-ups.

What does the narrator say about their ears?

They are very good at listening.

They need better hiding places.

What is one rule that the narrator would like to make for just a day?

Play in the Mud as Long as You Want Even If It’s Way Past Your Bedtime.

Celebrate Tusksday all day long.

Practice for the ceremony until perfect.

Make a list of Not Okay Behaviors.

Why doesn't the narrator want to celebrate their Tusksday?

Because they don't care about Tusksday.

Because their tusks still hurt.

Because they want to play in the mud.

Because Aunt Laheli insists on calling them Tusky.

What happened to Aunt Laheli's left eye?

It was poked with a stick by a man at the roadside zoo.

It is golden and always smiley.

It is better than her right eye.

Nothing is mentioned about her left eye.

What did Aunt Masika advise to do for sore spots from growing tusks?

Rub the sore spots on a mossy log and count to fifty-three.

Eat a sour apple with at least two worms in it.

Put your head under ice-cold water and blow teeny-tiny bubbles.

Take a nap in the sun, but be sure not to snore.

What was Aunt Akello's advice about thinking of the growing tusks?

Rub the sore spots on a mossy log.

According to the text, when do tusks start growing and how does it feel?

At around age two; like the world's biggest toothache.

At around age three; like a mild discomfort.

At around age one; like a small pinch.

At around age four; like a slight irritation.

What did Aunt Zaina suggest doing to deal with the discomfort of growing tusks?

Take a nap in the sun, but whatever you do, be sure not to snore.

Rub the sore spots on a mossy log and count to fifty-three.

Put your head under ice-cold water and blow teeny-tiny bubbles.

Eat a sour apple with at least two worms in it.

What does the narrator say about their aunts?

They are not loved by the narrator

What does the narrator imply about their mother?

They no longer have their mother

They have a strong relationship with her

Who changed the narrator's life forever?

Aunt Stella, Uncle Ivan, and Uncle Bob

Where did the narrator meet Aunt Stella, Uncle Ivan, and Uncle Bob?

At the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade

What does the narrator say about losing Aunt Stella?

It feels like she might come back.

It feels like she just disappeared.

It feels like a permanent loss.

What is the long name of the place where Uncle Ivan and the narrator now live?

Wildworld Zoological Park and Sanctuary

"The One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Applegate

Authored by Carrie Hall

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1 min • 1 pt

What does the term "aunt" refer to in elephant society?

The leader of the elephant herd

A term of affection used by elephants when addressing a female herd member

The oldest elephant in the group

A female elephant who has given birth to the most calves

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "calf" in the context of elephants?

A fully grown male elephant

The tusk of an elephant

The young of certain mammals, including cows, whales, and elephants

A group of elephants

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the "Creed of the Herd"?

A rule that elephants must stay together to protect each other from predators

A belief passed down through elephant generations that states, "An elephant alone is not an elephant."

The hierarchy system within the elephant community

A traditional elephant dance performed during mating season

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does "drought" mean?

A large gathering of elephants

An extended period without rain

A type of plant that elephants eat

A river that elephants frequent

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is "dung"?

A type of food for elephants

A shelter built by elephants

Manure

A noise made by elephants when communicating

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is "dust bathing"?

Playing in the mud to cool off

Covering the body with a layer of fine dirt to protect the skin from the sun and parasites

A ritual performed by elephants before they sleep

The act of elephants rolling in grass to clean themselves

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the term "ear-flaps" refer to in the context of elephant behavior?

The rapid movement of the ears, often as part of greeting, bonding, or excitement.

The sound an elephant makes when it is in distress.

A type of food that elephants enjoy.

A technique elephants use to communicate over long distances.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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