Understanding "The One and Only Ivan"

Can you guess what type of animal Ivan is?

• A gorilla

• An elephant

• A dog

• A tiger

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Why does Ivan start painting?

• To escape from his cage

• To communicate his feelings

• Because he is bored

• To make money for the mall

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Guess who Ruby is in the story of Ivan!

• A human friend of Ivan's

• A baby elephant

• Ivan's sister

• A caretaker at the mall

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What is the main theme of "The One and Only Ivan"?

• The importance of friendship

• The cruelty of animal captivity

• The power of art

• All of the above

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At the start of our tale, how does Ivan truly feel about his life's journey?

• Happy and content

• Angry and violent

• Lonely and bored

• Excited and curious

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Guess what Ivan vowed to Ruby with all his heart?

• To embark on a thrilling quest to find her long-lost parents

• To whisk her away on an exciting adventure to the zoo

• To stand by her side, protecting her from all harm

• To craft a daring plan for her grand escape

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How does Ivan embark on a thrilling adventure to keep his heartfelt promise to Ruby?

• By unleashing his inner Houdini to break the cage

• By creating a mesmerizing masterpiece of the zoo

• By engaging in a heart-to-heart with the caretakers

• By passing on his artistic genius to Ruby

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Let's dive into Ivan's adventures! What secret ingredient makes Ivan's character so unique in the story?

• He is selfish

• He is creative and caring

• He is aggressive

• He is indifferent to others

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Which character helps Ivan and Ruby the most in achieving their goal?

• Mack, the mall owner

• Julia, the daughter of the janitor

• Stella, an older elephant

• Bob, a stray dog

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What does Ivan's art represent in the story?

• His desire to return to the wild

• His memories of his past life

• His feelings and dreams

• His plan to escape

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