The One and Only Ivan Anticipation

What does Ivan think about his picture on the billboard?

• He loves it.

• He's never seen it. 

• He thinks the artist is the best in the world. 

• He thinks the artist got it wrong.

How did Ivan get to the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade?

• He walked.

• He came from a zoo.

• He was taken from the jungle and brought to the mall.

• He was born at the mall.

Read this sentence from page 7.

My domain is made of thick glass, rusty metal, and rough cement.

The author uses sensory language in this sentence to illustrate-

• how uncomfortable Ivan's domain is

• how Ivan feels about the jungle

• a flashback

• Stella's domain

Read this sentence from page 7.

My domain is made of thick glass, rusty metal, and rough cement.

The author uses sensory language in this sentence to illustrate-

• how uncomfortable Ivan's domain is

• how Ivan feels about the jungle

• a flashback

• Stella's domain

What incredible lesson does Ivan's adventure teach us?

• Always keep promises

• Creativity can change lives

• Friendship is the most important thing in life

• All of the above

How does the author sprinkle the magic of friendship throughout the book?

• Through the animals' chatty adventures

• Through the heartwarming sacrifices made by the characters for each other

• Through the interactions among the humans

• Through the lively setting of the zoo

The information about how Stella feels about Ruby is important to the story because it reveals-

• the caring personality of Stella

• the caring personality of Ivan

• how Stella injured her foot

• how difficult it is for the animals living in small domains

By writing the story in first person point of view, Katherine Applegate (the author), is able to demonstrate-

• Ivan's thoughts and feelings

• Stella's thoughts and feelings

• Bob's thoughts and feelings

• All the character's thoughts and feelings

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

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