The One and Only Ivan Vocabulary Quiz #1

Ivan is a mighty silverback.

The word silverback in this sentence means _________.

• a great warrior

• a young creature

• an adult gorilla

He has an angry expression.

Read the meanings for the word expression below. Which meaning best fits the way that expression is used in the sentence from the text?

Definition 1: the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings.

Definition 2: a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion.

Definition 3: a word or phrase used to convey an idea.

Definition 4: the production of something, especially by pressing or squeezing it out.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

His shadow is majestic.

What word means the same as majestic?

• grand

• pitiful

• dark

• overcast

Ivan was captured as a juvenile.

Which statement below best fits the way that juvenile is used in the sentence from the text?

• She was disappointed in his juvenile behavior at the party.

• A juvenile alligator just hatched from its egg.

• My favorite author writes juvenile fiction books.

Ivan's domain is made of glass, metal, and cement.

What word means the same as domain?

• area

• territory

• habitat

• all of the above

Which words from the text help the reader understand what the word imagination means?

• ponder our futures

• have a point

• the way Julia draws

Julia uses her imagination to ...

• go to the Big Top Mall.

• draw pictures.

• live in a domain.

The Big Top Mall is where...

• Ivan's domain is.

• Ivan is from.

• the jungle is.

Ivan was captured when...

• he was lost.

• he was a silverback.

• he was a juvenile.

Which word could be used to describe that gorillas are great thinkers?

• undaunted

• philosopher

• juvenile