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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Ruby?
(a) A television star.
(b) A silverback gorilla.
(c) A baby elephant.
(d) A little girl.

3. What was Ivan's original name?
(a) Mud.
(b) Grunt.
(c) Tag.
(d) Banana.

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

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

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

7. What makes George's cheeks wet in the section 'Home is Where the Heart Is'?
(a) Soda.
(b) Rain.
(c) Spit.
(d) Tears.

8. What causes Stella's death?
(a) Starvation.
(b) An untreated infection.
(c) Cancer.
(d) A heart attack.

9. What does George fear will happen if he posts Ivan's painted message?
(a) Ivan will be sent away.
(b) Julia will get arrested.
(c) He will lose his job.
(d) He might fall from the ladder.

10. 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.

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

12. Where does Ivan hide his paintings?
(a) Under his pool.
(b) In the ceiling tiles.
(c) In the hay.
(d) In Ruby's cage.

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

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

15. What game is Ivan's twin sister named after?
(a) Tag.
(b) Ball.
(c) Tug-of-War.
(d) Racing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item is pictured on the five o'clock news?

2. Who gives Ivan Magic Markers?

3. What do elephants have that nothing else has?

4. Why does Ivan fill his wall with X's?

5. Where do Julia and George post Ivan's painted message?

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