Bob Q's Section 4, Part 2

In "The One and Only Ivan", what was Bob doing when he wasn't hanging around the Big Top Mall and Video Arcade? (27)

• He was looking for food.

• Bob was trying to find a present for Ivan.

• Bob was searching for his sister because he heard her bark when the box landed.

• Bob was searching for his sister because he saw her when he was walking around one day.

Because Bob was afraid of going back into the highway because he was scared of not knowing what to do. He called himself a ____________. (Hint, starts with c)

Which of the following is NOT an INTERNAL problem that Bob faces?

• Bob is afraid that humans will abandon him.

• Bob can't forgive himself for not looking for his sister.

• Bob can't trust humans because of what they did to him as a child.

• The storm is destroying the zoo and causing animals to run wild.

I'd be certain the breeze had brought me her voice, like an invisible gift.

• metaphor

• The wind made it sound like his sister was still alive, and that gave him hope.

• meaning of the sentence

• "...like an invisible gift."

• simile

• "the breeze had brought me her voice"

When Bob walks into the shelter, he (a)   ​ gets caught by a ​ (b)   . In the animal shelter, he sees an old friend, and an old nemesis.

• suddenly
• slowly
• friendly
• disgustingly
• lasso
• claw stick
• leash
• backpack.

What does Bob notice FIRST on page 38, that tells him Snickers is at the dog pound too?

• He notices Snicker's smell.

• He notices Snicker's boots.

• He notices Mack looking for Snickers.

• He sees Snickers.

Why does the author include the following quote?

Thunder claps. Shutters fly. Windows rattle. Water rushes. Dogs whimper.

Cats howl. People yell.

And all I can hear is my sister’s voice.

• To show to you, the reader, that it is dangerous outside.

• Even though it is dangerous and loud, Bob is only focused on the fact that he can hear his sister's voice and that is the most important to him.

• The author includes this to show that Bob is terrified like the other dogs.

• The author includes this fact to show that the storm is still going.

What conclusion can you infer from the following paragraph about Boss's life up until this point?

Boss isn’t anything like I remember. She’s scrawny and flea covered. Her

left ear has a big notch in it. Her fur is dull, her body scarred, her tail cut

short.

• Boss has had an easy and relaxing life.

• Bob has had a tough life.

• Life has not been easy for Boss, and she has had to struggle to survive.

• Boss was a vicious attack dog.

What is one of the themes that we can learn from Bob's life story? Support your answer using a quotation from the board.

Match the following characters to their traits.

• Bob

• Character traits: survivalist, tough life. Special, distinctive bark. Jaded (doesn't care anymore that bad stuff has happened)

• Kimu

• Character traits: born in captivity, wants to be free. Wild. Worried about his wife.

• Droolius

• Character traits: slowly learning to trust humans, wild, and rowdy. Afraid that people will call him a pet.

• Boss

• Character traits:

  Loyal and patient.

• Hachiko

• Character traits: Loyal, and loving. Forgives humans easily.