The Beehive Fence

What caused the girls to move inside from their tent?

• Rain
• Bees
• Mosquitoes
• Noise

Why did Annina know so much about bees?

• She read about them in books
• Her father kept bees
• She watched a documentary
• She had pet bees

What did Annina’s father do with the swarm of bees?

• Left them on the tree
• Called animal control
• Put them in a hive
• Sprayed them

Why were the villagers in Kenya interested in bees?

• They wanted honey
• Bees could protect their crops
• Bees were sacred to their culture
• Bees helped fertilize flowers

What surprising discovery did Biff make about the “Raiders” in the village?

• They were bears
• They were elephants
• They were wild dogs
• They were monkeys

How did the beehive fence work to deter the elephants?

• It sprayed honey
• It made a loud noise
• Bees buzzed and scared the elephants
• It released a bad smell

Why were the elephants afraid of the bees?

• Bees buzzed loudly
• Bees stung them
• Bees swarmed the village
• Bees got into their trunks

How did Mama Johari ensure that the beehive fence was effective?

• She tied the hives together with a wire
• She added extra bees
• She installed lights near the hives
• She built a trench

What did Biff realize by the end of the adventure?

• Bees are dangerous
• Bees are helpful
• Bees are hard to manage
• Bees can only live in hives

What was the gift that Mukami gave to Biff after the adventure?

• A honeycomb
• A small bee charm
• A book about bees
• A giraffe