The One and Only Ivan Comprehension Quiz 2

Why is Stella angry when Ruby arrives at the mall?

• A. She doesn't want to share her space.

• B. She doesn't want a baby to live their whole life in captivity as she has.

• C. Baby elephants annoy her.

• D. She's jealous everyone will love the new baby and not care about her anymore.

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Ruby asks Ivan a lot of questions. What type of memories is Ruby’s questions stirring in Ivan?

• A. He's remembering meeting Stella.

• B. He's remembering Bob as a puppy.

• C. He's remembering when he was young and free with his gorilla family.

• D. He's remembering being a baby and living at Mack's house.

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Ruby tells a story about being saved from the hole. What surprised the other animals about Ruby’s story?

• A. That Ruby wasn't injured.

• B. That Ruby didn't use her trunk to get out.

• C. That the hole was large enough for an elephant to fall into.

• D. That humans helped and saved her.

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Why is Ivan angry at himself after Stella dies?

• A. He made a promise to protect Ruby that he doesn't think he can keep.

• B. It's his fault Stella's leg was injured.

• C. That he didn't call for help from George soon enough.

• D. That Ruby is replacing Stella.

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Why was Ivan afraid of waking Bob sleeping on his stomach?

• A. Bob would be angry.

• B. Bob might bite him.

• C. Ivan didn't want to wake him because he loved the comfort of Bob’s touch.

• D. Bob might be hurt.

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Why does Ivan wish he had a heart of ice?

• A. He likes being cold.

• B. He wouldn’t be heartbroken over Stella’s death.

• C. He would be healthier.

• D. It would help him lose weight.

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What is Ivan’s “real” name?

• A. Shorty

• B. It

• C. Mud

• D. Sam

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How is Ruby changing things for the mall?

• A. It’s louder with a baby there.

• B. Less customers are visiting.

• C. More visitors are visiting to see the baby.

• D. It’s more work for George to clean up.

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How did Ivan’s sister get her name?

• A. She liked to play tag.

• B. She wore a tag on a chain around her neck.

• C. She would hang tags on her friends.

• D. The people that captured her put a tag on her toe.

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Where did Ivan live after being captured but before coming to the Big Top Mall?

• A. In a zoo.

• B. In Mack’s house.

• C. In a circus

• D. In a wild animal park.

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