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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stella know a baby elephant is coming to the mall?
(a) She sees a large box.
(b) She overhears Mack talking to George.
(c) She hears crying.
(d) She sees a large truck.

2. What did Ivan wear when he first visited the Big Top Mall?
(a) A tuxedo.
(b) A clown suit.
(c) A little red hat.
(d) Pooh pajamas.

3. What is in the parking lot that makes Mack very happy?
(a) Snow.
(b) Cars.
(c) A Ferris wheel.
(d) Police.

4. Where would Ivan and his sister bounce?
(a) Their mother's back.
(b) Their nests.
(c) Their father's belly.
(d) On tree branches.

5. According to Ivan, what is a good zoo?
(a) A place where there are no circus shows.
(b) A place where there is food.
(c) A place where humans keep animals safe.
(d) Good zoos are only nice dreams.

6. Who shares Ruby's domain?
(a) Bob.
(b) Stella.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Julia.

7. Who gives Ivan finger paints?
(a) George.
(b) Julia.
(c) Mack.
(d) Helen.

8. What does Ivan decide to add to the painting he makes for Ruby?
(a) A circus tent.
(b) A word.
(c) A baby gorilla.
(d) A red hat.

9. Who gives Ivan Magic Markers?
(a) Julia.
(b) George.
(c) Bob.
(d) Mack.

10. Where do Julia and George assemble Ivan's painted message?
(a) On the wall.
(b) In the show ring.
(c) In his cage.
(d) At home.

11. Who convinces Ruby to leave the truck?
(a) Stella.
(b) Mack.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Bob.

12. Who bought Ivan and raised him like a human baby?
(a) George.
(b) Mack.
(c) Gerald.
(d) A circus.

13. How did Ivan break the blender?
(a) He dropped it in the bathtub.
(b) He threw it across the room.
(c) He squeezed toothpaste and glue into it.
(d) He put mud inside it.

14. Why doesn't Mack seek medical treatment for Stella's foot?
(a) Mack is a vet.
(b) Stella is only pretending to be hurt.
(c) Money is tight.
(d) The phone is broken.

15. Why does Mack bring Ivan buckets of paint?
(a) Mack wants Ivan to paint his cage.
(b) Ivan is teaching Ruby to paint.
(c) Ivan's last painting sold for forty dollars.
(d) Mack wants to help Ruby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is George reluctant to report Mack for striking Ruby?

2. Why had Ruby been chained to a floor?

3. According to Stella, what is the hardest part of being a parent?

4. What does George fear will happen if he posts Ivan's painted message?

5. How does Mack try to save money when business at the mall begins to slow down?

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