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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Ivan use to decorate the refrigerator door?
(a) Mud.
(b) Frosting.
(c) Dung.
(d) Paint.

3. In the chapter titled "angry", what does Ivan do to get the attention of Julia and George when they try to leave in the mall?
(a) Beats his chest.
(b) Paints on the glass.
(c) Beats on the glass.
(d) Throws me-balls.

4. Why had Ruby been chained to a floor?
(a) Because she was violent.
(b) To prevent escape.
(c) To break her spirit.
(d) To keep her safe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Ivan learn to spell?

2. Where would Ivan and his sister bounce?

3. Where do the men place Stella's body after she dies?

4. Who is Helen?

5. Who convinces Ruby to leave the truck?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Ivan, how are young gorillas and young humans alike?

2. Why was Ivan able to survive the transition from the jungle to a human habitat while his sister died?

3. Why does Mack delay in calling a vet for Stella?

4. How do the animals know that a new animal is arriving at the mall?

5. Why is Ivan puzzled by the fear that most humans have of gorillas?

6. How does Ruby's presence affect Stella?

7. How does Ivan's appearances at the mall as a young gorilla compare to his experiences at the mall as an adult gorilla?

8. What does Stella mean when she says, "Humans can surprise you sometimes"?

9. Why does Mack buy Ruby?

10. What is Ivan's plan for getting Ruby out of the mall?

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