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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the mall is featured on the five o'clock news, who arrives at the mall the next day?
(a) The President of the United States.
(b) Protesters carrying signs.
(c) Mack's boss.
(d) A famous talk show host.

2. Why is George reluctant to report Mack for striking Ruby?
(a) He thinks Mack won't do it again.
(b) He thinks Mack has been punished enough.
(c) Ruby is just an elephant.
(d) He is worried about losing his job.

3. Who is Jambo?
(a) A little boy.
(b) A baby elephant.
(c) A silverback gorilla.
(d) A television star.

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

5. What does Stella say gorilla hearts are made of?
(a) Ice.
(b) Cotton Candy.
(c) Fire.
(d) Stone.

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

7. What did Helen bring home wrapped in brown paper?
(a) A cake.
(b) A painting.
(c) A book.
(d) A new blender.

8. Where was Ruby born?
(a) In a hospital.
(b) In a circus.
(c) Africa.
(d) In a zoo.

9. Where do Julia and George post Ivan's painted message?
(a) On the wall of Ivan's cage.
(b) On the billboard.
(c) On the Internet.
(d) In the courtyard of the mall.

10. After Ruby's nightmare, what does Ivan do at night?
(a) Stand guard.
(b) Chip away at the glass enclosure.
(c) Stay awake.
(d) Paint.

11. How did Ivan feel when he first saw his domain?
(a) Sad.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Angry.

12. What title does Bob insist Ivan accept?
(a) Superman.
(b) The Hairy Wonder.
(c) The Great Ape.
(d) The One and Only Ivan.

13. Why does Ivan love art?
(a) It makes him feel quiet inside.
(b) It makes money for Mack.
(c) He likes eating crayons.
(d) It makes him feel excited.

14. What does George scold Mack for not doing in the section 'Home is Where the Heart Is'?
(a) Not calling the vet.
(b) Not crying.
(c) Not earning enough money.
(d) Not feeding the animals.

15. After Ruby's nightmare, what does Ivan call Ruby's cage?
(a) A cage.
(b) A prison.
(c) A domain.
(d) A habitat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what appears in Ruby's nightmares?

2. What bothers Ivan about the ashtray sold in a nearby mall store?

3. What does Stella call her cage?

4. After Mack discovers Ivan's hidden paintings, where does Ivan hide them?

5. What does Stella say elephant hearts are made of?

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