The One and Only Ivan Test 3 (p. 67-100)

Why does Mack say Ruby will "save our sorry butts"? (p. 69)

• He wants her to teach Stella new tricks.

• He knows she will become good friends with Ivan.

• He thinks she will save them from going bankrupt.

What does the word coax mean in the following passage from p. 71?

"I'm getting the big one," Mack says. "Maybe she can coax the stupid brat out of the truck."

• to persuade gently

• to push with great strength

• to run with quick, light steps

What can we infer about Ruby's reluctance to leave the truck? (p. 69, 70)

• She is happy and excited.

• She is frightened.

• She is sleepy.

• She is having fun in the truck.

What continent did Ruby live in before she was shipped to the United States? (p. 73)

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Mexico

Choose the correct definition for the word indifferent. (p. 76)

• twist and squeeze

• unconcerned; having no interest

• to persuade gently

• having no money

Ivan was confused when Stella told him that Ruby was chained to the floor 23 hours a day. Stella told him the humans at the circus wanted to "break her spirit". (p. 78) What does that mean?

• They wanted Ruby to have no hopes or dreams and do whatever they wanted.

• They actually wanted to break her legs so she couldn't run away.

• The wanted her to have an exciting, fun-filled life.

What does Ruby tell Ivan about her family? (p. 82)

• Ruby tells Ivan that her family lives in a circus.

• Ruby tells Ivan that she also has a twin sister.

• Ruby tells Ivan that her family is alive and lives in Africa.

• Ruby tells Ivan that humans killed her family before they captured her.

What do Mack and George change on the billboard? (p. 83)

• They add a picture of a little elephant.

• They add a happier picture of Ivan.

• They remove Stella's picture.

• They remove Ivan's picture.

On p. 86, Ivan told Ruby that he likes to draw pictures because it makes him feel "quiet inside". He is trying to explain to Ruby that creating art makes him feel __________.

• calm and relaxed

• angry and stubborn

• hungry and thirsty

• smart and talented

What is the EFFECT of Ruby's arrival at the Big Top Mall and Video Arcade.

• Less visitors are coming to the shows.

• More visitors are coming to the Big Top Mall.

• Mack bought Ruby from a bankrupt circus.

• The humans at the circus tried to break Ruby's spirit.