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The One and Only Ivan

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does Ivan describe his life as in the opening of the novel?

a)

Lonely and dull

b)

Exciting and adventurous

c)

Peaceful and happy

d)

Dangerous and thrilling

2.

What does Mack give Ruby when she obeys him?

a)

sugar cube or a bit of dried apple

b)

candy bar

c)

peanut butter

d)

gum

3.

Where does Ivan tell Ruby she belongs?

a)

a zoo

b)

a crate

c)

a cage

d)

a domain

4.

What was Ivan's old nest made from?

a)

cardboard

b)

wooven leaves and sticks

c)

newspaper

d)

trash

5.

After the cake frosting incident, what did Ivan learn?

a)

that monkeys aren't perfect

b)

that humans can scream louder than monkeys

c)

that monkeys don't mind

d)

that monkeys are wild

6.

What happened when Ivan got to big for the house?

a)

he lived in the yard

b)

they put him in the bathroom

c)

he moved to the garage

d)

he got his own domain

7.

Why does Ruby hesitate to get in the box after Ivan tells her where she is going?

a)

She wants her family.

b)

She is afraid.

c)

She wants to go to Africa.

d)

She wants to stay with Ivan and Bob.

8.

When Ruby tells Ivan she wants to stay what does he say to her?

a)

"Yes Ruby, you should stay with us."

b)

"This is not your home."

c)

"No Ruby. This is your prison.,

d)

"You can't stay here. I promised Stella."

9.

When Ivan wakes up the next morning what does he see in the ring?

a)

a doctor

b)

another man in a white coat

c)

a box large enough for him

d)

another gorilla

10.

Why does Ivan not want to get into another box?

a)

He remembers that the last time he was in the box his sister died.

b)

He is afraid of close spaces.

c)

He wants to stay at the mall.

d)

He doesn't want to leave Bob.

11.

Ivan comes up with an idea for Bob. What is that idea?

a)

For Bob to live with Julia.

b)

For Bob to live with Mack.

c)

For Bob to go into the box with Ivan.

d)

For Bob to runaway.

12.

What is the primary setting of 'The One and Only Ivan'?

a)

A) A zoo

b)

B) A circus

c)

C) A shopping mall

d)

D) A jungle

13.

Who is Ivan's best friend in the story?

a)

A) Ruby

b)

B) Stella

c)

C) Bob

d)

D) Mack

14.

What artistic talent does Ivan possess?

a)

A) Singing

b)

B) Painting

c)

C) Dancing

d)

D) Writing

15.

What is the main theme of 'The One and Only Ivan'?

a)

A) Friendship and loyalty

b)

B) Adventure and exploration

c)

C) Wealth and power

d)

D) Mystery and suspense