One and Only Ivan Vocabulary

Anger is precious.  silverback uses anger to maintain order and warn his troop of danger.
What does precious mean?

• of great worth or value

• worthless, not valuable at all

• harmful to children

• annoying

Our circus doesn't migrate. We sit where we are, like an old beast too tired to push on.

Migrate most likely means

• market

• travel

• ring

• praise

They are a contented group, placid and good-natured, although, like any family, they bicker from time to time.

Placid most likely means

• mean

• easy-going

• hairy

• cute

I'm here, Stella. I sit up abruptly, and Bob topples off my stomach. Abruptly most likely means

• slowly

• suddenly

• loudly

• hungrily

What does the word 'solitary' most likely mean in the context of 'The One and Only Ivan'?

• A) Alone

• B) Happy

• C) Angry

• D) Excited

In 'The One and Only Ivan', what does the word 'domain' refer to?

• A) A type of food

• B) A place where someone lives

• C) A kind of animal

• D) A type of game

What does the word 'ponder' mean as used in 'The One and Only Ivan'?

• A) To run quickly

• B) To think deeply

• C) To eat slowly

• D) To sleep soundly

In the book, what does 'grumble' most likely mean?

• A) To laugh loudly

• B) To complain quietly

• C) To sing softly

• D) To jump high

What does the word 'nimble' mean in the context of 'The One and Only Ivan'?

• A) Clumsy

• B) Quick and light in movement

• C) Slow and steady

• D) Heavy and loud

In 'The One and Only Ivan', what does 'forage' mean?

• A) To search for food

• B) To play a game

• C) To build a shelter

• D) To swim in water