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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ivan wear when he first visited the Big Top Mall?
(a) A clown suit.
(b) A little red hat.
(c) A tuxedo.
(d) Pooh pajamas.

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

3. Why doesn't Mack seek medical treatment for Stella's foot?
(a) Money is tight.
(b) The phone is broken.
(c) Stella is only pretending to be hurt.
(d) Mack is a vet.

4. Where was Ivan born?
(a) A zoo.
(b) A circus.
(c) Africa.
(d) South America.

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

6. 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) Paints on the glass.
(b) Beats on the glass.
(c) Beats his chest.
(d) Throws me-balls.

7. After Mack discovers Ivan's hidden paintings, where does Ivan hide them?
(a) In the ceiling tiles.
(b) Under his pool.
(c) Inside Not-Tag.
(d) In Ruby's cage.

8. According to Bob, who is supposed to save Ruby?
(a) No one.
(b) Ivan.
(c) Julia.
(d) Bob.

9. Who gives Ivan Magic Markers?
(a) Mack.
(b) Bob.
(c) George.
(d) Julia.

10. Why does Ivan fill his wall with X's?
(a) To count the number of humans who visit his domain.
(b) To mark the time he has spent in his domain.
(c) To vent his frustration.
(d) To decorate the wall.

11. What bothers Ivan about the ashtray sold in a nearby mall store?
(a) It is made from elephant hide.
(b) Smoking is a bad habit.
(c) It is made from a gorilla hand.
(d) It made from bone.

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

13. Where do Julia and George post Ivan's painted message?
(a) In the courtyard of the mall.
(b) On the wall of Ivan's cage.
(c) On the Internet.
(d) On the billboard.

14. What does Ivan miss when he is living with humans?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Gorillas.
(c) His nest.
(d) Mud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do gorillas use to make nests?

2. What does Stella call her cage?

3. After Mack takes one of the paintings Ivan made for Ruby, what does Ivan decide to paint?

4. How does Mack try to save money when business at the mall begins to slow down?

5. After Ruby's nightmare, what story does Ivan tell?

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