What Does It Mean?
anxious
worry; nervousness; fear about an event or certain outcome
Who is an artist just like Ivan?
Julia
place to live
1. home
2. domain
3. dwelling
4. all of the above
"You know I don't like it when my feet get wet."
Bob
Ivan hides his paintings under the dirty pool. Why?
He didn't want Mack to see them and then sell them in the gift shop.
edible
something that can be eaten
Who is responsible for cleaning the Big Top Mall?
George
take
1. capture
2. gather
3. leave
4. sneak
"Is it a made up story or a true story?"
Ruby
Mack and George are out by the billboard. Why?
They are putting up a new billboard picture that includes the new elephant, Ruby.
clutch
grasp tightly; hold onto something
Who doesn't like to get wet?
Bob
panic
1. sleepy
2. loud
3. excited
4. frantic
“These are called finger paints.” My aunt gave them to me, but really, I’m too old for finger painting."
When Ruby and Stella show affection for each other, what do they do? Tell me one thing that you remember.
Stella strokes Ruby, pats her, smells her, they flap ears, rumble and roar, they sway as if they are dancing, Ruby clings to Stella's tail, she slips under Stella's belly. They lean into each other, their trunks twirled together like jungle vines.
reconsider
think again; re-examine
Who doesn't like to see Ruby plodding around the ring?
Bob and Ivan
spacious
1. tiny
2. Heaven
3. expanse
4. stretch
"Idiot elephant!"
"Idiot human."1. Mack
2. Bob
George tells Mack that he thinks something is wrong with the parking lot. Why does he say that and what does he say next?
The parking lot is finally full with cars after the new billboard with Ruby on it goes up. He says that he thinks things are actually starting to pick back up.
forage
a person or animal searching widely for food
Who rides on Ruby and Stella's back?
Snickers
direct one's attention or mention something
1. looking
2. referring
3. observing
4. speaking
"Humans can surprise you sometimes."
Stella
P-R-I-N-C-I-P-A-L and P-R-I-N-C-I-P-L-E
What do they each mean?
Principal is a person who is in charge of a school.
Principle is a belief that tells you right from wrong.