Exploring Chapters 126-130 of The One and Only Ivan

Miss Keller reads chapters 126 to 130 of 'The One and Only Ivan'. She describes a gorilla family consisting of three females and a juvenile male, noting their contented nature despite lacking a silverback. The humans, including Maya, are excited about a special day, leading to the revelation that the gorillas are not on TV but behind a glass wall, observing Ivan. The narrative reflects on the gorillas' graceful behavior and the mutual fascination between them and Ivan.

What is the composition of the gorilla family Ivan watches on TV?

• Four juvenile males

• Two males and two females

• Three females and a juvenile male

• One male and three females

What daily activities do the gorillas engage in?

• Building nests and flying

• Grooming, eating, and sleeping

• Hunting and gathering

• Swimming and fishing

Why are Maya and the other humans excited one morning?

• They are celebrating a birthday

• They are going on a trip

• They found a new species

• They are revealing the gorilla family behind the glass

What does Ivan see when Maya pulls the string?

• The gorilla family behind the glass

• A jungle scene

• A group of humans

• A new TV screen

How does Ivan feel when he sees the gorilla family behind the glass?

• Indifferent

• Fascinated

• Confused

• Angry

What does Ivan do when he first sees the gorillas behind the glass?

• He tries to communicate with them

• He calls for help

• He runs away

• He covers his eyes

What does Ivan wonder about the gorillas watching him?

• If they are hungry

• If they want to play with him

• If they are scared

• If they are as fascinated by him as he is by them

How do the gorillas move according to Ivan?

• Quickly and erratically

• Gracefully and only as much as needed

• Clumsily and slowly

• Aggressively and forcefully

What does Ivan compare the gorillas' gracefulness to?

• A tree

• Stella

• A dancer

• A bird

What do the gorillas do when they see Ivan?

• Run away

• Ignore him

• Stare, point, and hoot

• Try to break the glass