Chapter Seven Quiz — My Father's Dragon

What is wrong with the lion when Elmer first encounters him?

• His mane is tangled with blackberry twigs
• He has a thorn stuck in his paw
• He is lost and cannot find his way home
• He is hungry because he cannot find food

Who is the lion yelling at when Elmer first hears him?

• Another animal on the trail
• Elmer, whom he has already spotted
• Himself
• His mother

Why does the lion say he wants to eat Elmer immediately instead of saving him?

• Because Elmer insulted him
• Because he is upset enough and hungry enough
• Because another animal might steal his meal
• Because his mother told him to

Why is the lion worried about his mother's visit?

• She might take him back home with her
• She might punish him for catching Elmer
• She might stop his allowance if she sees his messy mane
• She does not approve of him living on Wild Island

How many hair ribbons does Elmer give the lion?

• Three
• Five
• Seven
• Ten

How does the lion's mother plan to travel to visit him?

• By swimming across the ocean
• By riding on the dragon
• By walking across a bridge
• By flying on a large bird

What grooming technique does Elmer demonstrate on the lion's forelock?

• Washing, drying, and curling
• Cutting, trimming, and styling
• Brushing, combing, braiding, and tying a ribbon
• Oiling, combing, and pinning

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does the word "snarled" mean as used to describe the lion's mane in this chapter?

• Growled aggressively
• Tangled or knotted
• Cut very short
• Decorated with flowers

What is a "forelock" as mentioned when Elmer demonstrates grooming?

• A type of knot used to tie ribbons
• A padlock on a door
• A lock of hair that falls over the forehead
• The back of the mane near the neck

What does "prancing" mean in the sentence "A lion was prancing about clawing at his mane"?

• Sleeping lazily
• Moving with high, lively, agitated steps
• Sitting perfectly still
• Hiding behind a tree