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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. Where does Ivan hide his paintings?

2. Why does Mack bring Ivan buckets of paint?

3. What does Stella find in George's shirt pocket?

4. What promise does Ivan give Stella?

5. Who gives Ivan Magic Markers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the X's that Ivan draws on his painted jungle wall?

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

3. How does Ruby's presence affect Stella?

4. Why does Mack buy Ruby?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Ivan draw?

10. What is the story of Jambo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Ivan’s art important to him? Describe how art affects Ivan’s life during his infancy, as a young gorilla living with Mack, as an “employee” of the Big Top Mall, and as an activist for animal rights. What is significant about the art that Ivan creates at the zoo?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, Bob reminds Ivan that he is “The One and Only Ivan”. Why do you think humans gave Ivan this title? When Bob uses this title, what do you think he is trying to tell Ivan about himself? At the end of the story, Ivan calls Bob “The One and Only Bob”. Why do you think he uses this title when saying goodbye to his friend?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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