The One and Only Ivan Comprehension Questions

Read these sentences about Ivan from page 42, titled sorry.

I'm sorry I called those children slimy chimps.

My mother would be ashamed of me.

The author wrote them to demonstrate-

• that Ivan has feelings

• that Ivan is a cruel, selfish gorilla

• that Ivan loves to throw me-balls at children

• that all children are messy

Based on the chapter title artists (page 15) and the picture the reader can infer that the chapter will contain information about -

• famous artists around the world

• Ivan learning and enjoying to draw

• Ivan drawing a beetle

• me-balls

Where does Ivan hide his paintings for Ruby?

• under the hay

• in the water by the tree

• in the tree

• under his pool and inside of Not-tag

Who gives Ivan crayons and paint?

• Mack

• George

• Stella

• Julia

Why is Ivan's stuffed monkey called "Not Tag"?

• Because it does not have a tag on it.

• Because Ivan could not think of a name for it.

• Because it remind Ivan of his sister.

• That's not the stuffed monkeys name.

Why wasn't Ivan allowed in the kitchen anymore when he lived at Mack's house?

• Because he ate too many bananas

• Because he did not wash the dishes when it was his turn.

• Because he told Mack's wife that he didn't like her cooking.

• Because he made a mess and painted the refrigerator with cake icing.

How does Stella help Ivan go to sleep?

• She sings him a lullaby

• She tells him to recall a good day in his memories

• She tells him to count sheep

What is the main setting of 'The One and Only Ivan'?

• A) A zoo

• B) A circus

• C) A shopping mall

• D) A forest

Who is Ivan's best friend in the story?

• A) Stella

• B) Bob

• C) Ruby

• D) Mack

What does Ivan promise to Ruby?

• A) To find her a new home

• B) To teach her to paint

• C) To protect her from Mack

• D) To give her his crayons