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The One and Only Ivan (Section 8) Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word interior mean in this sentence? "Ivan looks at the interior of the cage."

a)

The outside

b)

The inside

c)

The top

d)

The bottom

2.

Why does Ivan draw so many pictures?

a)

To earn treats from Mack

b)

To express his feelings

c)

To decorate his cage

d)

To impress Ruby

3.

What does "untamed" mean as used in the story?

a)

Locked up

b)

Painted

c)

Wild and free

d)

Friendly

4.

How does Ivan feel by the end of this section?

a)

Angry and trapped

b)

Weary, but determined

c)

Confused and scared

d)

Excited and selfish

5.

Why is the zoo important in these chapters?

a)

It's where Bob wants to go

b)

Ivan thinks it's where he can get bananas

c)

It’s a place of hope for Ruby

d)

Mack wants to buy it

6.

What does the word placid suggest about the scene?

a)

Noisy and wild

b)

Calm and peaceful

c)

Dark and scary

d)

Hot and bright

7.

What does the word bicker mean?

a)

Laugh

b)

Argue

c)

Sing

d)

Eat

8.

Why is Ivan’s drawing so powerful in the story?

a)

It shows Ruby in a cage

b)

It communicates with Julia

c)

It tells the story of his escape

d)

It gets attention and sparks change

9.

Why does Ivan feel different than before?

a)

He misses Mack

b)

He’s no longer bored

c)

He has a purpose—to help Ruby

d)

He got a new crayon

10.

What does "Untamed" mean?

a)

Calm

b)

Wild

c)

Tired

d)

Happy

11.

What is the synonym of "Contented"?

a)

Sad

b)

Happy

c)

Angry

d)

Confused

12.

What does "Placid" mean?

a)

Calm

b)

Noisy

c)

Wild

d)

Angry

13.

If two people "Bicker," what are they doing?

a)

Laughing

b)

Arguing

c)

Singing

d)

Dancing

14.

What does the lady from the zoo use to get Ruby into the box?

a)

A loud noise

b)

A hose

c)

The claw-stick

d)

A food treat and metal clicker

15.

What will Bob miss when Ivan leaves?

a)

Ivan's art

b)

Ivan's Belly

c)

Ivan's smile

d)

Ivan's jokes

16.

How does Ivan feel when he sees the new boxes?

a)

Excited and playful

b)

Angry and loud

c)

Curious and a little uneasy

d)

Happy and relaxed

17.


What does Mack do when he says goodbye to Ivan?

a)

A. He gives Ivan a new toy and walks away smiling

b)

B. He tells Ivan he’s going to miss him, then leaves without looking back

c)

C. He yells at Ivan one last time before walking out

d)

He sits with Ivan for a long time before saying goodbye

18.

What does Ivan first think when he sees the other gorillas on the zoo’s TV screen?

a)

A. He wants to go back to the mall

b)

B. He is nervous and unsure about joining them

c)

C. He immediately wants to meet them

d)

D. He thinks they are just part of a movie

19.

Why doesn't Ivan want to go in the box in "More boxes"?

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20.

Why do you think the zookeeper shows Ivan the gorillas through the TV set in "A new tv". and "The family". before he actually meets them?

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