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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. What do humans call a gorilla family?
(a) A herd.
(b) A troop.
(c) A flock.
(d) A gaggle.

2. Why is George reluctant to report Mack for striking Ruby?
(a) He thinks Mack has been punished enough.
(b) Ruby is just an elephant.
(c) He is worried about losing his job.
(d) He thinks Mack won't do it again.

3. Why does Ivan love art?
(a) It makes him feel quiet inside.
(b) It makes money for Mack.
(c) He likes eating crayons.
(d) It makes him feel excited.

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

5. Who is Jambo?
(a) A television star.
(b) A baby elephant.
(c) A little boy.
(d) A silverback gorilla.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Ivan and his sister bounce?

2. Who gives Ivan finger paints?

3. According to Bob, who is supposed to save Ruby?

4. What word does Ivan learn to spell?

5. Who convinces Ruby to leave the truck?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mack buy Ruby?

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

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

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

7. How does Mack train Ruby to replace Stella?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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