PARROT FASHION

PARROT FASHION

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Interactive Video

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KG - University

Hard

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Peter Gillespie is dedicated to parrots, spending his life training them. At Yorkshire's Flamingo Park Zoo, Speedy the macaw is a star attraction, showcasing his skills alongside Bobby the cockatoo. The zoo's bird show is unique, with only Miami's Parrot Jungle offering a similar experience. Gillespie's show is renowned, with a first prize of 250 guineas.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Peter Gillespie's main interest?

Training dogs

Training parrots

Training horses

Training dolphins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the only other zoo that specializes in a bird show like Yorkshire's Flamingo Park Zoo?

London Zoo

Berlin Zoo

San Diego Zoo

Parrot Jungle in Miami

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bird is known for going on the high wires at the show?

Charlie the parakeet

Bobby the cockatoo

Speedy the macaw

Sammy the sparrow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Speedy the macaw particularly good at during the show?

Motoring on straight paths

Balancing on one leg

Singing songs

Flying in circles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the prize for Gillespie's amazing bird show?

100 guineas

250 guineas

500 guineas

1000 guineas