Why did Anneena give Mum a cucumber?
Because they gave her the snake, and the snake´s name is Cucumber.
Who did they give Cucumber to?
Aneena
What did Cucumber like to eat?
Worms, crickets and flies
How can you take good care of a pet?
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What is this?
A gorilla
What is this?
A gerbil
What animal did Chip think Cucumber would be?
A gerbil
Who do you think made good guesses and who made bad guesses? Give reasons for your answers.
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What did Uncle Max's letter say?
“I am off exploring again. Please look after my little pet.”
Who was Cucumber's owner?
Uncle Max
Would you like to have Cucumber as your pet? Why/ why not?
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What would you say if Uncle Max asked you to look after Cucumber?
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What instructions did Uncle Max give about how to look after Cucumber?
She eats crickets, flies and worms. Don’t let her escape. Oh, and spray her tank with water.
Did Mum's opinion of the snake change? Did Dad's opinion change?
Mum started to like the snake. Dad doesn´t want a pet snake in the house.
Why do you think Dad looked worried?
He knew it would be a difficult pet.
What is this?
A worm
Why did Biff say, “At least it's not a gorilla”? Which do you think Dad would prefer, a gorilla or a snake?
A gorilla would be very destructive and difficult to care for.
What animal would you like to have as a pet?
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What is this?
A jeep
What pets live in tanks?
Fish, snakes, spiders + more...
What did Mrs. May do? Why do you think she did this?
She asked Anneena to speak about snakes because Anneena knows how to take care of them well.
How did Anneena help with Cucumber?
She feed her, cleaned her cage, handled her, ...