Exploring Chapters 11 to 15 of The One and Only Ivan

The transcript is a reading from 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate. It explores Ivan's life in the Big Top Mall, his feelings of loneliness, and his interactions with visitors and his TV. Ivan reflects on his existence and realizes he is not the last gorilla. Stella, an elephant, shares her past experiences in the circus, highlighting themes of companionship and hope.

What was the initial smell of the Big Top Mall when it was first built?

• Old wood and dust

• New paint and fresh hay

• Flowers and perfume

• Food and spices

Why does Mack think Ivan is not attracting visitors anymore?

• Ivan is too aggressive

• Ivan is not cute anymore

• Ivan's domain is too small

• Ivan is always hiding

What type of TV shows does Ivan particularly enjoy?

• News channels

• Cartoons

• Documentaries

• Reality shows

What does Ivan wish humans could do?

• Understand him the way he understands them

• Take him back to the wild

• Build a bigger domain for him

• Give him more food

What does Ivan wonder about when he sees another gorilla on TV?

• If there are more gorillas like him

• If the gorilla is in a zoo

• If the gorilla will visit him

• If the gorilla is his sibling

Who is Stella and what is her relationship with Ivan?

• A human trainer who takes care of Ivan

• A dog who watches TV with Ivan

• A fellow gorilla who shares Ivan's domain

• An elephant who is Ivan's friend and confidant

What does Stella recall from her past?

• Her adventures in the city

• Her life in a zoo

• Her time in a famous circus

• Her days in the wild

What is one of Stella's remarkable abilities?

• She can run very fast

• She can sing beautifully

• She can pick up a single peanut with precision

• She can paint with her trunk

What happened to Stella's foot?

• It was caught in a trap

• It was injured during a circus performance

• It was bitten by another animal

• It was infected by a disease

How does Stella describe old age?

• A period of loneliness

• A time of wisdom

• A powerful disguise

• A burden to carry