Martine's grandmother is

Unwelcoming, secretive, hard-working.

Night fell and a hush fell across the Savannah. What does the word hush tell us?

That there is a suddenly a calm peaceful atmosphere.

Martine moved to Africa because

Her parents died in a house fire.

a gift passed down by her ancestors. What does the word ancestor mean?

Relatives who lived a very long time ago.

Describe Martine's personality.

Headstrong, determined, defiant.

What does Martine do to defy Grandma?

She creeps out in the middle of the night

Why doesn't Martine trust Alex?

He is sly, cunning and up to something.

As the lion approached, The animals 'milled around in bewilderment'. What does this mean?

The animals just ran around, confused.

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The White Giraffe

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1
Who told Martine that she had a gift?
Her mum.
Grace
Ben
Tendai
2
Martine's grandmother is
Unwelcoming, secretive, hard-working.
Charming, happy, affectionate.
Unwelcoming, cold, disinterested.
Unwelcoming, happy, affectionate.
3
Night fell and a hush fell across the Savannah. What does the word hush tell us?
That it is calm and peaceful.
That someone has told people to be quiet.
That you can hear a sssssshhh!
That there is a suddenly a calm peaceful atmosphere.
4
Martine moved to Africa because
Her parents left her.
Her parents got a new job at Sawuabona.
Her parents died in a car crash.
Her parents died in a house fire.
5
a gift passed down by her ancestors. What does the word ancestor mean?
People who lived before her.
The animals.
Relatives who lived a very long time ago.
Her relatives
6
Describe Martine's personality.
Headstrong, determined, defiant.
Determined, rude, happy.
Happy, obedient, popular.
Obedient, helpful, quiet.
7
The five star gang have taken a dislike to Martine because.
She shows kindness to Ben.
She made them fall into compost.
She can heal animals.
She is new.
8
Jemmy is..
Tendai's relative
Her grandmothers servant
The White giraffe
One of the five star gang.
9
Parched means..
hot, warm, sticky
Annoyed
Dry, thirsty, without water.
Wet, drenched
10
What does Martine do to defy Grandma?
She creeps out in the middle of the night
She sneaks out to school.
She visits Grace.
She asks her questions.
11
Why doesn't Martine trust Alex?
He is mean to her.
He wants the White Giraffe for the money.
He has no respect for animals.
He is sly, cunning and up to something.
12
What is the first sign of Martine's gift?
When she heals the bird.
Her dream back in England.
When Grace tells her that she has a gift.
When Mr Moreison gives her the box.
13
As the lion approached, The animals 'milled around in bewilderment'. What does this mean?
The animals ran away.
The animals chased the lion.
The animals just ran around, confused.
The animals went to sleep.

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