Rory and Jumbo's Adventure

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Questions and Answers

What was Rory's first approach to increase pledges?

Create more paintings with Jumbo

Post updates on social media

Reach out to local businesses for donations

Invite a TV reporter to cover the story (correct)

How did Jumbo initially react to the presence of the film crews?

She ignored them completely

She happily interacted with the cameras

She started painting right away

She ran away from the flashing cameras (correct)

What significant contribution did Rory’s father make during the fundraising efforts?

He filmed Jumbo painting for media coverage (correct)

He handled the donations and pledges

He sold the paintings made by Jumbo

He contacted other zoos for assistance

What did Rory ultimately realize was more important than his initial fundraising efforts?

Helping Jumbo get to America safely Signup and view all the answers

What emotion did Rory express when Jumbo was taken away?

Sadness from feeling a part of him was lost Signup and view all the answers

What did Rory initially want to show his father?

An elephant Signup and view all the answers

How did Rory's father react when he first saw the elephant?

He called the police. Signup and view all the answers

What does Rory's father explain about Jumbo's past?

She was captured by hunters. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jumbo travel after being captured by the hunters?

To London and then Asia Signup and view all the answers

What routine change occurred when Jumbo grew full-size?

She started performing tricks. Signup and view all the answers

How did some people respond to Jumbo's situation in the circus?

They protested for her freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jumbo doing when Rory and his father observed her?

Nibbling on hay Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rory feel excited about Jumbo?

She was a wild animal in their backyard. Signup and view all the answers

What was Rory's initial plan for raising money to send Jumbo to America?

Selling lemonade Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rory's father think it would be cruel to send Jumbo back to the wild?

Jumbo was not trained for survival Signup and view all the answers

After selling lemonade, how much money did Rory manage to raise?

$10.10 Signup and view all the answers

How did Rory's friends contribute to his fundraising efforts?

They helped bake and sell muffins Signup and view all the answers

What was Rory's ultimate fundraising idea involving Jumbo?

To sell her paintings online Signup and view all the answers

What amount did Rory and his friends save after one month of selling muffins?

$608 Signup and view all the answers

What did Rory feel like after realizing how much money he needed to send Jumbo to the reserve?

Like he had let Jumbo down Signup and view all the answers

What did Rory's dad suggest as a way to gather support for their fundraising?

Trying crowd funding Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rory and Jumbo

Young Rory spots an elephant (Jumbo) in his garden.
Dad calls the police, who confirm Jumbo is now in a paddock nearby.
Rory visits Jumbo every day, and she sometimes interacts with their fence.
Rory learns about Jumbo's early life on African plains.

Jumbo's Early Life

Jumbo was born in Africa and raised among other elephants.
She witnessed hunters attacking her herd.
She was captured and taken to circuses such as London and Asia
She was often displayed and given rides at zoos

Jumbo's Travels

Jumbo travelled around the world, making appearances in many circuses from London and Asia.
She learned some tricks and interacted with people.
Some people protested for her freedom.

Rory's Actions

Rory wants to help Jumbo return to her natural habitat, but finds it expensive.
Rory bakes and sells blueberry muffins with his friend Help to raise money for Jumbo.
They make enough to help send Jumbo to America.
The funds come from family, friends, and a fundraising initiative.

Jumbo's New Home

After several incidents, Jumbo enters a sanctuary to live with other elephants.

Conclusion

Jumbo lives in a sanctuary in America with other elephants, in a new retirement home.
This marks the conclusion of Rory's journey to help Jumbo.

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Description

Join Rory as he discovers Jumbo, the elephant, in his garden. This quiz explores Jumbo's early life in Africa, her travels to circuses, and Rory's determination to help her return to the wild. Test your knowledge of their heartwarming story!