The One & Only Ivan Test

Who is Mack?

• The janitor at the mall.

• The boss at the Big Top Mall.

• Ivan’s veterinarian.

• A zookeeper.

Where is Bob’s favorite sleeping place?

• Under the bleachers.

• Next to the trash cans.

• On Ivan’s belly.

• In the washroom.

What does Ivan promise Stella just before she dies?

• To keep his cage clean.

• To never stop painting.

• To keep an eye on Bob.

• To take care of Ruby.

How does Stella die?

• He gets a rare disease that no one knows how to treat.

• She dies of old age.

• Her foot becomes infected.

• She starves.

Who was pulled out of a well by humans?

• Ivan.

• Bob.

• Stella.

• Ruby.

Why is George hesitant to put Ivan’s paintings on the billboard?

• The ladder might break.

• The paintings are not very well done.

• The glue is smelly.

• Mack will fire him.

What does Maya use to get Ruby and Ivan to go inside their boxes?

• Food.

• A leash.

• A stick.

• A soft speaking voice.

Who plays tag with Ivan near the end of the story?

• Bob.

• Maya.

• Kinyani.

• Ruby.

Who adopts Bob at the end of the story?

• Mack.

• The owner of a circus.

• Maya.

• George and Julia.

In the glossary, it states that the silverback gorilla is “responsible for protecting his family”.

Has Ivan acted as a silverback gorilla should?

• Yes, Ivan has acted as a silverback gorilla should.

• No, Ivan has not acted as a silverback gorilla should.

• Ivan has sometimes acted as a silverback gorilla should.

• It is unclear if Ivan has acted as a silverback gorilla should.