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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. Where do the men place Stella's body after she dies?
(a) In a grave behind the mall.
(b) In an elephant cemetary.
(c) In a garbage truck.
(d) In a box.

2. What does Stella say elephant hearts are made of?
(a) Stone.
(b) Cotton Candy.
(c) Fire.
(d) Ice.

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

4. What word does Ivan learn to spell?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Zoo.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Home.

5. How does Stella know a baby elephant is coming to the mall?
(a) She hears crying.
(b) She overhears Mack talking to George.
(c) She sees a large truck.
(d) She sees a large box.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what appears in Ruby's nightmares?

2. What does Ivan miss when he is living with humans?

3. What item is pictured on the five o'clock news?

4. What game is Ivan's twin sister named after?

5. Who convinces Ruby to leave the truck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does George place his job in danger in order to help Ivan?

2. In the story, how are wild elephants like Ruby trained to perform tricks?

3. How does Mack train Ruby to replace Stella?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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