WorksheetsThe One and Only Ivan: Final Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
What does Stella call the chains she wore in her youth?
Bracelets.
Metal strings.
Snakes.
Leg scratchers.
Ivan describes himself as an:
Acrobat.
Artist.
Astronaut.
Athlete.
Silverback gorillas, like Ivan, are known for being:
the leaders of their groups
the smallest members of their groups
solitary animals who avoid all contact
nocturnal hunters
Match the vocabulary words with their synonyms!
unadorned
undecorated
wayward
unruly
irrationally
unreasonably
undaunted
fearless
cunning
clever
By coming up with a ( cunning / undaunted ) plan, the police were able to catch the thief.
cunning
undaunted
My brother is too old to play on the ( unadorned / juvenile ) soccer team now.
unadorned
juvenile
Which word meaning is explained in the sentence?
Caleb became angry when his friend accidentally dropped his book.
cunning
irrationally
Which word meaning is explained in the sentence?
I am looking to buy a simple straw hat that is with ribbons or bows.
unadorned
wayward
Ivan explains that he likes stories with
“black beginnings and stormy middles and cloudless blue-sky endings”.
What do you think Ivan means by this?
He likes stories that start sad, get difficult, but end happily.
He likes stories that are scary throughout.
He prefers stories that are always cheerful.
He enjoys stories with confusing plots.
What is Julia’s favorite thing to do?
Sing.
Draw.
Do homework.
Nap.
Mack gives Ivan a new black crayon. After much thought, what does Ivan decide to draw?
The tire swing.
His foot.
A beetle.
Nothing, he eats the crayon.
Which word meaning is explained in the sentence?
I picked up the crayon with a great amount of excitement and interest.
eagerly
slowly
carelessly
reluctantly
Which word means to not care or have no interest in something?
indifferent
curious
enthusiastic
passionate
Which word means moving in a heavy, slow way.
lumbering
soaring
fluttering
skipping
Which word means thinking about something seriously?
contemplating
ignoring
laughing
forgetting
Which word means to be serious, calm and in control.
dignified
playful
reckless
anxious
An example of something, like an animal or plant.
specimen
habitat
organism
ecosystem
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'lumbering'?
The lumbering bear moved slowly through the forest.
She quickly solved the math problem.
The cake was delicious and sweet.
He sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'dignified'?
She walked into the room with a dignified manner.
He laughed loudly at the joke, losing all dignity.
The messy room looked dignified after the party.
She wore pajamas to the formal event, looking dignified.
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'indifferent'?
She was indifferent to the outcome of the game.
He was excited about the new project.
They were furious about the delay.
She was thrilled with her gift.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'eagerly'?
She eagerly waited for the results to be announced.
He eagerly the book on the table.
Eagerly she was late to the meeting.
They went to the store eagerly apples.
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'contemplating'?
She was contemplating her future while sitting by the window.
He was running contemplating the race quickly.
The contemplating dog barked loudly at the mailman.
They contemplating finished their homework early.
The mall gets a “new arrival”. What is it?
A baby gorilla.
A baby seal.
A baby elephant.
A baby boy.
How does Ivan feel when he is drawing a picture?
Tired.
Quiet inside.
Anxious and confused.
A little self-conscious.
Match the words to their definitions.
mesmerized
to be so fascinated you don’t pay attention to anything else
hoarse
rough and harsh sounding
shrouded
covered or hidden
tolerant
able to put up with something
amplify
to make louder
You must be _______ of rainy days if you want to live in this part of the country.
tolerant
mesmerized
hoarse
amplify
We drove slowly because the road was _______ in fog.
shrouded
amplify
hoarse
tolerant
I plugged in a set of speakers to _______ the music coming from my MP3 player.
amplify
shrouded
foraging
hoarse
Jacob’s voice went _______ after cheering at the basketball game.
hoarse
horse
harsh
horrid
My pigs spend their days in the woods, _______ for mushrooms.
foraging
amplify
shrouded
mesmerized
She was _______ by the spinning of the beautiful merry-go-round.
mesmerized
foraging
hoarse
amplify
What was Ivan’s twin sister’s name?
Ivana.
Banana.
Big girl.
Tag.
Match the vocabulary words with their synonyms!
untidy
bedraggled
gloomy
sullen
neatly
daintily
exactly
precisely
eager
excited
In the morning, the sunlight ( anxious / glints ) through the cracks of my window blind.
anxious
glints
Aiden was very (sullen / precisely) after his best friend left for summer camp.
sullen
precisely
Which word meaning is explained in the sentence?
Keira is to join the ballet class her friends are in.
anxious
bedraggled
Which word meaning is explained in the sentence?
I have fifteen minutes to get to school before the bell rings.
glints
precisely
When Mack tries to hit Ruby with the claw stick, what does she do?
She cries.
She runs away from him.
She sneezes.
She smacks him with her trunk.
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'furrowed'?
She furrowed her brow in concentration.
He furrowed the cake with icing.
The dog furrowed across the sky.
She furrowed the water with a spoon.
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'fleeting'?
The beauty of the sunset was fleeting, disappearing within minutes.
The fleeting car was parked for hours.
She bought a fleeting at the store yesterday.
Fleeting is a type of fruit found in summer.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'temperamental'?
The old car is very temperamental and sometimes won't start.
She likes to temper apples for the pie.
He wore a temperamental hat to the party.
Temperamental means always being on time.
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'dismay'?
She looked at her broken vase in dismay.
He ran with dismay to the finish line.
The cake tasted dismay.
Dismay is a type of fruit.
What is the name of Ivan’s stuffed toy gorilla?
Not-Tag.
Buster.
Jungle Jim.
Ivan 2.0.
Match the words to their definitions.
respectable; showing importance
distinguished
people who publicly show their disapproval
protesters
to be full of or covered with something
teeming
untidy and disorganized
disarray
juicy and delicious
luscious
The tuxedo made my father look very _________.
distinguished
disarray
protesters
luscious
The airport was _________ with travelers walking in all directions.
teeming
disarray
luscious
publicity
There is nothing more _________ than a fresh peach.
luscious
disarray
protesters
teeming
My bedroom is in such _________ that I can’t find my running shoes.
disarray
publicity
distinguished
luscious
What is the word Ivan spells with his pile of paintings?
Love
Ivan
Home
Silverback
Match the vocabulary words with their synonyms!
inside
interior
wild
untamed
tired
weary
happy
contented
calm
placid
