16 Questions
What was the reason the cow elephant was blocking the road according to the text?
She was trying to protect her calf stuck in a hole.
Why did the farmer decide to alert the forest department about the elephant on the road?
He was worried about the safety of the elephants.
What made the forest guard and others realize that there might be a baby elephant in distress?
They heard the cry of a baby elephant.
What did the rescuers use to feed the ten-day-old baby elephant?
Glucose and coconut water
Why did the rescuers spend three hours trying to send the cow elephant and her calf back into the forest?
The elephants kept returning to the same spot on the road.
What did the forest guard Sarathkumar do when he found the baby elephant weak and tired from hunger?
He immediately arranged for food and hydration for the calf.
What was unique about the appearance of the ten-day-old baby elephant according to the text?
It had a pink-tipped trunk and fine soft hair on its head and back.
Why did Sarathkumar and others feel sorry for the baby elephant they found stuck in a sandy hole?
'They saw how weak and helpless it looked.'
'But where was it?' refers to which animal according to the text?
'The ten-day-old baby elephant crying.'
What did Sarathkumar do to help the baby elephant in the story?
He picked up the calf, carried it on his shoulders, and walked towards the forest.
How did Sarathkumar hope to reunite the baby elephant with its mother?
By leaving the calf by a waterhole.
What was the significance of Sarathkumar hearing an elephant trumpet in the story?
It indicated that the mother elephant was nearby.
Why did Sarathkumar choose to carry the baby elephant rather than letting it walk by itself?
To protect it from potential attacks by other animals.
What can be inferred about Sarathkumar's feelings towards the baby elephant he rescued?
He felt empathy and compassion towards it.
Why was it important for Sarathkumar to act fast when he found the baby elephant?
To prevent other animals from attacking him.
What was Sarathkumar's motivation for helping the baby elephant in the story?
To show kindness and compassion towards wildlife.
Explore the various dangers that wild animals face in the forests. This quiz prompts you to think and talk about three specific threats that impact the wildlife living in their natural habitats.
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