1. Harcourt Journeys: Story Selection Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

3. Unit 5: Lesson 24 “Owen and Mzee” Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

4. Turn your Text Book to page 716. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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8. What are some ways you might react to an intruder? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

9. Answer: If an intruder came into my house, I would call the police. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

10. What do you think is the main idea of the last paragraph on page 614? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

11. Answer: Owen needed to live in a protected place because he had not learned how to take care of himself and others of his kind would never accept him. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

12. Why do you think the authors included the maps on page 614? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

13. They want to show where the story takes place. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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15. Do you think Dr. Paula’s decision to bring Stephen Tuei to Malindi was a good idea? What evidence from the story supports your answer? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

16. Answer: Yes, because it might have taken even longer to get Owen into the truck with out his help. Evidence: The authors say, “Stephen had a special way with the animals.” Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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18. Why do you think Sabine and the others wanted to prepare Owen’s new home before he arrived at the sanctuary? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

19. Answer: So he could feel safe when he arrived; so he could adjust quickly to his new surroundings. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

20. What facts support the idea that Mzee wasn’t very friendly? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

21. Answer: Mzee kept to himself. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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23. What activities make you feel exhausted? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

24. What are some reasons that caused Owen to run to Mzee when he arrived at Haller Park? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

25. Answer: He was scared and alone; he had been through a terrible experience; he didn’t know who his mother was; he was in a strange place. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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28. Describe someone with whom you are inseparable. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

29. Which of Mzee’s actions on page 618-619 do the authors imply were things Owen’s mother would have done? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

30. Answer: Spending time together, swimming together, eating together, and doing things to help each other Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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32. How do you show affection to your friends and family? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

33. What facts and opinions does the author give about Owen and Mazee in paragraphs 2 and 3 on page 620? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

34. Answer: Facts – Young hippos need their mothers. A tortoise’s color and shape resembles a hippo’s; most Aldabra tortoises prefer to be alone, but some live in groups. Opinions - Owen may think Mzee looks like a hippo mother; Mzee may see Owen as another tortoise. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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36. What is the main idea the authors imply about the friendship between Owen and Mzee? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

37. Answer: Even animals that are very different can find ways to be friends. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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39. Other than losing their mothers, in what other ways have animals suffered? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

40. Answer: Not having enough food; when a habitat is destroyed; when a water source is polluted Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

41. What generalizations can you make about animals after reading this story? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

42. Answer: Animals need friends just like people do; animals that aren’t usually friends can become close friends. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

45. How did you do? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott