Grade 4 ELA Skills Quiz

Why does Ivan start painting pictures of the zoo?

• To decorate his cage

• To communicate his feelings

• Because he is bored

• To make Julia happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What can we infer about Ivan's feelings towards Ruby?

• He is jealous of her

• He sees her as a nuisance

• He cares for her and wants to protect her

• He is indifferent towards her

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the word "domain" mean as used in the text?

• A large, sprawling estate

• A small, confined space

• An animal's territory

• A royal kingdom

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Ivan view his art?

• As a way to escape

• As a meaningless activity

• As a tool for communication

• As a hobby

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does Ivan's perspective on captivity change throughout the story?

• He becomes more accepting of it

• He starts to see it as his home

• He becomes more determined to leave

• It does not change

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What can we infer about Julia's feelings towards Ivan and the other animals?

• She is afraid of them

• She sees them as her friends

• She is indifferent to them

• She sees them as a source of income

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why does Ivan create art?

• To earn money for Mack

• To keep himself busy

• To express his desire for freedom

• To impress Ruby

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does Ruby affect Ivan's outlook on their situation?

• She makes him more pessimistic

• She inspires him to take action

• She has no effect on his outlook

• She makes him more content with captivity

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What can we infer about Mack's feelings towards the animals?

• He deeply cares for their well-being

• He is indifferent to their suffering

• He sees them as family

• He is primarily motivated by profit

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why does Ivan feel a sense of urgency to help Ruby?

• Because she is sick

• Because he promised Julia

• Because he understands what it's like to be young and trapped

• Because Mack is planning to sell her

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3