Characters
What character carries the animals across the river and must be rescued?
The dragon
What items were given to the tigers?
Gum balls
Who is the first animal character to show up in the book?
The Cat
What is a tangerine?
A fruit that is like a small orange.
What is the main Character's name?
Elmer Elevator
What items were used to help Gorilla with his problem?
Magnifying glasses were used to help find fleas in his fur.
How did the boars know there was an intruder on the island.
Elmer left his tangerine peels on the ground.
Animals reported strange sightings.
Animals were doing strange things.
What is a knapsack?
A kind of backpack.
Which animal(s) believe that there is an invasion happening on the island?
The boars
What 3 items were given to Lion?
A comb, a brush, and hair bows.
How did the crocodiles end up helping Elmer?
They formed a bridge for him to cross the river.
What is a jackknife?
A foldable knife. Like a pocket knife.
What animal is always mixing up their words?
Mouse
What 3 items were given to the Rhino?
A toothbrush, toothpaste, and mirror.
Why is lion so upset about his hair?
His mother is coming to visit and his hair is all tangled up and knotted.
What does the word forelock mean?
A piece of hair that sits on your forehead.
Who is telling the story (the narrator)?
Elmer's Son; he calls Elmer, "My Father"
What was the name on the sack that Elmer hid in?
Cranberry
Why does the cat tell Elmer about the dragon?
The cat wants Elmer to free the dragon. She promised to help the baby dragon if she could. Elmer wants to fly.
What does the word invasion mean?
To take over something. Usually taking over land during a war.