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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who bought Ivan and raised him like a human baby?

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

3. How did Ivan break the blender?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Ivan's plan for getting Ruby out of the mall?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Ruby's presence affect Stella?

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

10. Why does Mack buy Ruby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ivan promises Stella he will make sure Ruby does not spend her life in the mall. Why do you think Ivan made that promise? Do you think Ivan intended to keep that promise when he made it? Why or why not? What event prompted Ivan to fulfill his promise?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Ivan is lonely? Why or why not? Who are Ivan’s best friends? Why are these friendships important to Ivan?

Essay Topic 3

What prompts George to risk his job in order to post Ivan’s art on the billboard? Which character or characters help him make that decision and how do they convince him to risk his job for an animal? What do George’s actions tell you about his personality?

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