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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mack add to the billboard after Ruby's arrival?
(a) A picture of a baby gorilla.
(b) A sign advertising a new act.
(c) A picture of a little girl holding a balloon.
(d) A picture of a baby elephant.

2. After Mack takes one of the paintings Ivan made for Ruby, what does Ivan decide to paint?
(a) An angry gorilla.
(b) Mack.
(c) A fire.
(d) A zoo.

3. What does Jambo do in Stella's story?
(a) Falls into a pit.
(b) Performs circus tricks.
(c) Protects an injured child.
(d) Chases his trainer.

4. Who was captured with Ivan?
(a) His sister.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) No one.

5. According to Stella, why are elephants superior to apes?
(a) Because they are stronger than apes.
(b) Because they are larger than apes.
(c) Because they feel more joy and more grief than apes.
(d) Because they are smarter than apes.

6. Why does Stella stop performing for Mack?
(a) She is sick.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is frightened.
(d) She is hungry.

7. How did Ruby's parents die?
(a) Lions killed them.
(b) Humans killed them.
(c) In a car crash.
(d) In a circus accident.

8. What do elephants have that nothing else has?
(a) Memories.
(b) Wrinkles.
(c) Jokes.
(d) Baby elephants.

9. 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 sees a large truck.
(d) She hears crying.

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

11. How did Ivan break his toes?
(a) Kicking a door.
(b) Falling out of a tree.
(c) Tripping over a toy.
(d) Swinging from a ceiling lamp fixture.

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

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

14. After she escapes the water hole, who helps Ruby find her family?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Birds.
(c) Humans.
(d) No one.

15. Where does Bob sleep while Ivan works at night?
(a) With Ruby.
(b) On the paintings.
(c) Outside.
(d) On Not-Tag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game is Ivan's twin sister named after?

2. Where do Julia and George assemble Ivan's painted message?

3. What promise does Ivan give Stella?

4. What does George scold Mack for not doing in the section 'Home is Where the Heart Is'?

5. What did Ivan wear when he first visited the Big Top Mall?

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