Ivan Comprehension Quiz: Part 1

Where does Ivan live and work?

• Atlanta Zoo

• Dallas Dog and Pony Show

• Big Top Mall and Video Arcade

• Seattle Big Top Circus

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Who are Ivan’s dearest friends?

• Stella, the elephant

• Sammy, the seal

• Bob, the dog

• Both Stella, the elephant, and Bob, the dog

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Why does Ivan describe himself as “not angry”?

• He likes living in the mall.

• He has nothing to protect.

• Mack gives him lots of treats.

• Stella keeps him calm.

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Why are Ivan and Julia’s pictures so different?

• Ivan is not a good artist

• Julia is a professional artist.

• Ivan only draws what he can see like banana peels or apple cores.

• Ivan doesn't like to create art.

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What is Ivan’s “jungle” missing?

• water

• scent

• tree roots

• All of the above

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What is the biggest similarity between Ivan and Julia?

• They are both artists that use crayons to draw.

• They both eat Cotton Candy from the mall.

• They both have black hair.

• They both watch romance movies on TV

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What does Ivan remember about his early life?

• Eating fresh bananas.

• Using mud to draw on his mother’s back.

• Swinging in trees.

• Playing with his brother.

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What does Ivan compare his TV watching to?

• Being the good guy in a western.

• Makes him feel like he is a Hollywood star.

• It's the same as humans watching him.

• Watching Stella’s performance at the mall.

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How do Stella and Ivan comfort each other?

• They cuddle up at night.

• Talk and share stories.

• Draw pictures for each other.

• Make jokes about Mack.

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Why did Ivan name the stuffed gorilla that Julia gave him, No-Tag?

• It was used and missing price tags.

• Tag was his sister’s name and this was not her.

• The washing instruction tag was missing.

• It wore a shirt with this name on it.

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