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

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.

Why doesn't Martine trust Alex?

He is sly, cunning and up to something.

Martine's grandmother is

Unwelcoming, secretive, hard-working.

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

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