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When you’re the littlest elephant, what will people sometimes call you?
Tusky
What was Aunt Akello’s advice for when Ruby’s tusks came in and caused her pain?
“Just don’t think about it.”
What type of running does an elephant do when they’re happy?
Floppy-running
What time of day does Ruby love most?
Morning
What was Ruby’s brother's name?
Reth
What is Ruby’s secret?
She hates her tusks
Who are Ruby’s two uncles?
Ivan (gorilla) and Bob (dog)
What sweet snack do the keepers sometimes give the elephants as a treat?
Jell-O
Who does Aunt Zaina say likes to make, buy, and throw away unnecessary things?
Humans
Why is it important for baby elephants to walk right away?
Because elephants are always traveling - up to 50 miles a day!
Tusks are similar to what part of the human body?
Teeth
Where did Ruby meet her uncles?
Big Top Mall
What can be as big as an elephant, but still weigh nothing?
Her shadow!
What is trunk-trudging?
Extra slow, trunk dragging
What type of animal was Gichinga, Ruby’s first friend?
Bird (egret)
How many new sets of teeth do elephants grow in their lifetime?
6
Where did Ruby live before Big Top Mall?
Africa
What did Aunt Stella love most about the sky?
The moon
What does Ruby hear a man’s voice calling?
Her old name, her Africa name
Aunt Akello is the matriarch of the herd, what does that mean?
She’s the leader/boss
What is the Creed of the Herd?
“An elephant alone is not an elephant.”
What are the two questions Aunt Stella asked Ruby at the end of every day (100 pts each)?
What amazed you today? What made you proud today?
What was Ruby’s first name in Africa?
Nya