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

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

3. Who shares Ruby's domain?
(a) Julia.
(b) Ivan.
(c) Bob.
(d) Stella.

4. How does Mack try to save money when business at the mall begins to slow down?
(a) By raising prices.
(b) By cutting back on food and heat.
(c) By having a sale of Ivan's paintings.
(d) By selling Ruby.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan do when Julia ignores him to draw Ruby?

2. Why doesn't Mack seek medical treatment for Stella's foot?

3. How did Ivan break his toes?

4. What does Ivan find odd about Ruby's billboard picture?

5. Who was captured with Ivan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ruby's presence affect Stella?

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

3. How do Ivan and his sister get their (original) names?

4. How does Ivan convince George and Julia to post his sign on the mall billboard?

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

6. How did Mack treat Ivan when the gorilla was young?

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

8. Why does Mack buy Ruby?

9. Why does Ivan draw?

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

(see the answer keys)

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