Understanding Ivan's Story and Themes

The story follows Ivan, a gorilla living in a mall, who uses his artistic talent to change his and Ruby's fate. With the help of humans, they find a new home in a zoo. The narrative explores themes of freedom, perspective, and the power of art as a means of communication.

What is Ivan's unique talent that Mack capitalizes on?

• Singing

• Dancing

• Drawing

• Juggling

Who are Ivan's companions in the mall?

• A dog named Bob

• A rabbit named Thumper

• A cat named Whiskers

• A parrot named Polly

What promise does Ivan make to Stella before she dies?

• To learn to paint

• To escape the mall

• To save Ruby

• To become a star

How does Ruby initially react to Stella's death?

• She becomes the star attraction immediately

• She runs away

• She refuses to obey Mack

• She starts painting

What word does Ivan paint on his large poster?

• FREEDOM

• LOVE

• HOME

• PEACE

Who helps Ivan and Ruby gain public attention?

• George and Julia

• Mack

• Stella

• Bob

How does Ivan feel when he first arrives at the zoo?

• Indifferent

• Nervous

• Excited

• Angry

What is unique about the storytelling perspective in Ivan's story?

• It is told from an elephant's perspective

• It is told from a dog's perspective

• It is told from a gorilla's perspective

• It is told from a human's perspective

What does Ivan's perspective help readers understand?

• The definition of freedom for an animal

• The challenges of being a trainer

• The complexity of human emotions

• The intricacies of zoo life

Why is Ivan's understanding of freedom unique?

• He never knew his family

• He was taken from the wild

• He was always free

• He was born in captivity