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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. Why did Ivan's sister die?
(a) She caught a cold.
(b) She was shot by hunters.
(c) She was left alone.
(d) She could not let go of her wild home.

2. According to Stella, why are elephants superior to apes?
(a) Because they are stronger than apes.
(b) Because they are larger than apes.
(c) Because they feel more joy and more grief than apes.
(d) Because they are smarter than apes.

3. What do elephants have that nothing else has?
(a) Memories.
(b) Wrinkles.
(c) Jokes.
(d) Baby elephants.

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

5. Who took Ivan to a fast-food restaurants and baseball games?
(a) Gerald.
(b) George.
(c) Mack.
(d) Stella.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ivan's original name?

2. What do humans call a gorilla family?

3. After Mack discovers Ivan's hidden paintings, where does Ivan hide them?

4. What promise does Ivan give Stella?

5. Where do Julia and George assemble Ivan's painted message?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Mack train Ruby to replace Stella?

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

6. Why does Ivan draw?

7. Why does Mack buy Ruby?

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

9. How does Ruby's presence affect Stella?

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

(see the answer keys)

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