The One and Only Ivan Comprehension Questions

What did Ivan compare humans to?

• cars

• chimps

• apes

Where does Ivan live?

• The Exit 8 Big Top Mall

• The Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade

• The Video Arcade

• Where does Ivan live?

Why didn't Ivan get angry?

• He had noone to protect.

• He forgot how to get angry.

• He lost his voice.

What does Julia see in Ivan's paintings that makes her excited?

• That she can sell them for $50.00 each.

• A resemblance to some of Michelangelo's paintings.

• A picture of colorful fruits and vegetables.

• Letters that seem to spell the word, "HOME."

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

• ponder our futures

• have a point

• the way Julia draws

AN AREA THAT IS OVERSEEN BY ONE RULER; WHERE IVAN LIVES

• CANOPIES

• SHACKLES

• DOMAIN

• PARASITES

Why is Julia sure she knows what Ivan wants done with his paintings?

• Because they both hate Mack.

• Because neither of them want to live in the mall.

• Because neither of them like the current billboard outside.

• Because both are artists.

Why does Ivan feel impatient and frustrated?

• Ivan was worried that Mack was going to lose money.

• Ivan was worried that George was going to lose his job.

• Ivan was worried his plan wasn't working because Ruby still had to do the show.

• Ivan was worried that Bob was going to be homeless.

The man who comes to look at Ruby and Ivan is most likely

__________________________.

• a circus owner looking to buy animals.

• an animal trainer from the zoo.

• a vet.

• someone from the humane society.

What does Ivan think about his picture on the billboard?

• He loves it.

• He's never seen it. 

• He thinks the artist is the best in the world. 

• He thinks the artist got it wrong.