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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was captured with Ivan?

2. After Ruby's nightmare, what does Ivan call Ruby's cage?

3. What does Ruby do when Mack strikes her with the claw-stick?

4. In the chapter titled "Imagining", what is unique about the painting Ivan creates for Ruby?

5. What title does Bob insist Ivan accept?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ruby's curious and questioning nature affect Ivan?

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

3. How does Helen's painting inspire Ivan and what were the consequences of Ivan's attempt to create refrigerator art?

4. How does Ruby's presence affect Stella?

5. What is the story of Jambo?

6. How does Mack train Ruby to replace Stella?

7. How does Ivan console Ruby after Stella's death?

8. How does Ivan react to Ruby's first solo act in Mack's show?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you had to choose one essential message or theme to describe the purpose of Ivan’s story, what would it be? Explain how Ivan learns or experiences this theme. Can you think of a situation in which humans might experience this theme as well?

Essay Topic 2

Part of Ivan’s story is told through flashbacks. What event prompts Ivan to begin to remember his past? What does Ivan remember? How do these memories affect the decisions he makes?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Mack’s relationship with Ivan. What type of relationship did they have when Mack first bought Ivan? How and why did that relationship change? How does Ivan describe their relationship at the mall? At the end of the story, why do you think Mack tries to remind Ivan of their earlier relationship?

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