WorksheetsThe One and Only Ivan
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does Ivan describe his life as in the opening of the novel?
Lonely and dull
Exciting and adventurous
Peaceful and happy
Dangerous and thrilling
What does Mack give Ruby when she obeys him?
sugar cube or a bit of dried apple
candy bar
peanut butter
gum
Where does Ivan tell Ruby she belongs?
a zoo
a crate
a cage
a domain
What was Ivan's old nest made from?
cardboard
wooven leaves and sticks
newspaper
trash
After the cake frosting incident, what did Ivan learn?
that monkeys aren't perfect
that humans can scream louder than monkeys
that monkeys don't mind
that monkeys are wild
What happened when Ivan got to big for the house?
he lived in the yard
they put him in the bathroom
he moved to the garage
he got his own domain
Why does Ruby hesitate to get in the box after Ivan tells her where she is going?
She wants her family.
She is afraid.
She wants to go to Africa.
She wants to stay with Ivan and Bob.
When Ruby tells Ivan she wants to stay what does he say to her?
"Yes Ruby, you should stay with us."
"This is not your home."
"No Ruby. This is your prison.,
"You can't stay here. I promised Stella."
When Ivan wakes up the next morning what does he see in the ring?
a doctor
another man in a white coat
a box large enough for him
another gorilla
Why does Ivan not want to get into another box?
He remembers that the last time he was in the box his sister died.
He is afraid of close spaces.
He wants to stay at the mall.
He doesn't want to leave Bob.
Ivan comes up with an idea for Bob. What is that idea?
For Bob to live with Julia.
For Bob to live with Mack.
For Bob to go into the box with Ivan.
For Bob to runaway.
What is the primary setting of 'The One and Only Ivan'?
A) A zoo
B) A circus
C) A shopping mall
D) A jungle
Who is Ivan's best friend in the story?
A) Ruby
B) Stella
C) Bob
D) Mack
What artistic talent does Ivan possess?
A) Singing
B) Painting
C) Dancing
D) Writing
What is the main theme of 'The One and Only Ivan'?
A) Friendship and loyalty
B) Adventure and exploration
C) Wealth and power
D) Mystery and suspense
