Exploring Chapters 41-45 of The One and Only Ivan

The teacher, dressed for Wacky Wednesday, reads chapters 41-45 of 'The One and Only Ivan'. The story unfolds with Stella and George's interactions, Ivan's jokes and drawings for Ruby, Stella's reflections on motherhood, and Ruby's touching story of being saved by humans. The narrative explores themes of friendship, empathy, and the complexities of human-animal relationships.

What treat does George bring for Stella every night?

• Candy

• Banana

• Carrot

• Apple

What does Bob suggest doing when he is bored?

• Sleeping

• Drawing

• Eating

• Playing

What does Ivan draw for Ruby to explain what a refrigerator is?

• A banana

• A refrigerator

• A tangerine

• A candy bar

What does Ruby ask Ivan to draw after the refrigerator?

• An apple

• A carrot

• A banana

• An orange

What is Stella's favorite joke about elephants?

• What do you call an elephant in a tree?

• Why did the elephant cross the road?

• What do elephants have that nothing else has?

• How do you know an elephant is in the refrigerator?

What does Stella say is the hardest part of being a parent?

• Teaching them to eat

• Teaching them to sleep

• Keeping them safe from harm

• Playing with them

What does Mac think is causing more visitors to come?

• The new food court

• The new parking lot

• The new sign with Ruby's picture

• The new zoo animals

What does Ruby's story about falling into a hole highlight?

• Her dislike for the circus

• Her rescue by humans

• Her fear of water

• Her love for humans

How does Bob feel about humans after hearing Ruby's story?

• He is happy

• He is angry

• He is still doubtful

• He is convinced they are good

What does Ruby say about the humans who saved her?

• They were kind and helpful

• They were mean and hurtful

• They ignored her

• They were scared of her