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How old were Kari (the elephant) and the narrator?

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How old were Kari (the elephant) and the narrator?

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Kari, the elephant, was five months old when he was given to the narrator. The narrator was nine years old then.

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Chapter 2: Bringing up Kari - Extra Questions

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Chapter 2 Bringing up Kari
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