Explicit Evidence
What problem did Richard face with his cows?
Lions were attacking and killing them.
Why were cows easy targets for lions?
They were enclosed in a shed, making them easier to attack.
What does the word “demise” most nearly mean in the text?
Decline or death.
How is the problem of lions attacking livestock first introduced in the text?
It is introduced through Richard’s personal experience watching lions attack his father’s cows.
What is the role of the first paragraph in the overall structure of the text?
It introduces Richard Turere and sets up the central topic of his invention.
What evidence shows lions are important to Kenya?
They are a “top tourist attraction.”
What can you infer about Richard from his invention?
He is creative and problem-solving.
What does “retaliation” mean in context?
Getting revenge or responding with harm.
Which detail best illustrates the seriousness of the human-lion conflict?
Paula Kahumbu monitored over 50 cases of lion attacks in one week.
How do paragraphs describing lion attacks contribute to the text?
They provide background and explain the problem that needs solving.
What detail shows lions are endangered?
“There are just 2,000 lions left in the country.”
What inference can you make about the conflict between humans and lions?
It is serious and ongoing, affecting both people and animals.
What does “tinkering” suggest about Richard’s process?
Experimenting and adjusting repeatedly.
How does the author elaborate on why lions are being killed?
The author explains that people kill lions in retaliation for attacks on livestock.
What is the purpose of the paragraph describing Richard’s discovery with the flashlight?
It marks the turning point where the idea for the solution is introduced.
What evidence explains why humans kill lions?
People kill them “in retaliation for lions attacking their livestock.”
Why was Richard’s solution more effective than others?
It was simple, affordable, and already working while others were still searching.
What does the phrase “mimicking a human walking” mean?
The lights copy or imitate human movement.
Why does the author use the word “crisis” to describe the situation with lions?
The word “crisis” shows that the problem is very serious and urgent. It helps the reader understand that something needs to be done quickly to protect both people and lions.
How does the paragraph explaining how Lion Lights work contribute to the text?
It provides details that help the reader understand the solution and how it was created.
What detail shows Richard’s invention spread beyond his home?
It is used “all around Kenya” and even in “India, Zambia, and Tanzania.”
What inference is supported by this line:
“A light went on inside him and an idea was born.”
Richard had a sudden realization or inspiration.
What is the meaning of the figurative phrase
“A light went on inside him”?
He had a new idea or moment of understanding.
How does Richard’s invention solve BOTH a human problem AND an environmental problem?
What is the role of the final paragraph about Richard traveling and seeing a shark?
It provides closure and shows Richard’s personal growth and new experiences after his success.