Ivan- The Remarkable True Story

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Ivan lived like a human child?

• he played with other gorillas

• he slept in a bed

• he rode on his mother's back

• he traveled halfway around the world

Which TWO choices are a result of Ivan growing bigger?

• he was cute and cuddly

• he couldn't be kept in a house

• he had to learn things that other gorillas in the jungle did not

• a cage in the mall became his home

What was the biggest problem with the cage in the mall?

• Ivan was lonely

• Ivan fingerpainted

• Ivan watched the humans watching him

• Ivan's only toy was an old tire

How could the humans in Ivan's life best be described AFTER he moved to the zoo?

• cruel

• caring

• greedy

• selfish

The story ends with "a gorilla's life began again". What does this mean?

• Ivan had children of his own

• Ivan went back to live in the jungle

• Ivan could finally live a happy life

• Ivan had to relearn how to be a gorilla

What word does NOT describe Ivan?

• patient

• aggressive

• forgiving

• gentle

What makes the text narrative nonfiction?

• It is a made up story.

• It gives facts and information.

• It is a true story that includes narrative elements.

• Real photographs are included.