Ramsbottom Family Incident Analysis

The Ramsbottom family visits Blackpool for a holiday. Young Albert, curious and adventurous, visits the zoo and is swallowed by a lion named Wallace. The parents, shocked and upset, confront the zoo staff and eventually take the matter to court. The magistrate finds no one to blame and suggests the family may have more children.

What was the main reason the Ramsbottom family visited Blackpool?

• To enjoy the fresh air and fun

• To attend a wedding

• To visit relatives

• To go shopping

What was unique about Albert's stick?

• It had a horse's head handle

• It was made of gold

• It was a gift from the zoo

• It was a family heirloom

How did Albert react upon seeing Wallace the lion?

• He was indifferent

• He ran away in fear

• He bravely approached the lion

• He called for help

What did Wallace the lion do when Albert poked him?

• Played with Albert

• Swallowed Albert whole

• Ignored Albert

• Roared loudly

How did the animal keeper respond to the parents' complaint?

• He was apologetic

• He called the police

• He blamed Albert

• He was dismissive

What did the manager offer to do to resolve the situation?

• Punish the lion

• Close the zoo

• Compensate the family

• Apologize publicly

What was the parents' decision after the manager's offer?

• Summon someone legally

• Visit another zoo

• Accept the compensation

• Leave quietly

What evidence did the Ramsbottoms present to the magistrate?

• Albert's cap

• A photograph

• A witness statement

• A video recording

What was the magistrate's opinion on the incident?

• No one was to blame

• The lion should be punished

• The parents were negligent

• The zoo was at fault

What advice did the magistrate give to the Ramsbottoms?

• To sue the zoo

• To have more children

• To move to a safer place

• To avoid zoos in the future