The One and Only Ivan Quiz

What is Ivan's main role at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade in the first 150 pages of "The One and Only Ivan"?

• He is the mall's security guard.

• He is the main attraction, a silverback gorilla who draws visitors.

• He is the janitor who cleans the mall.

• He is the owner of the mall.

Who is Ivan's closest animal friend during the first half of the book?

• Stella, the elephant

• Bob, the stray dog

• Ruby, the baby elephant

• Mack, the mall owner

What does Ivan enjoy doing in his spare time, as described in pages 1-150?

• Watching television

• Painting and drawing pictures

• Playing chess

• Reading books

What promise does Ivan make to Stella before she dies?

• To escape from the mall

• To take care of Ruby, the baby elephant

• To become the main attraction

• To stop painting

How does Ivan feel about his memories of the jungle in the first 150 pages?

• He remembers everything clearly and fondly.

• He has only vague and fragmented memories.

• He wishes he had never lived in the jungle.

• He refuses to think about the jungle at all.

What is the main reason Mack brings Ruby to the mall?

• To replace Stella as the main attraction

• To help Ivan feel less lonely

• To train her for circus tricks

• To sell her to another zoo

Which of the following best describes Bob's personality in the first half of the book?

• Shy and timid

• Loyal and protective

• Sarcastic and street-smart

• Aggressive and mean

What does Ivan use to create his artwork?

• Watercolors and canvas

• Crayons and paper

• Finger paints and old newspapers

• Chalk and blackboard

Who is Julia, and what is her relationship to Ivan?

• She is Mack's daughter and encourages Ivan's art.

• She is a new animal at the mall.

• She is the mall's veterinarian.

• She is a visitor who dislikes animals.

What theme is most evident in Ivan's story during pages 1-150?

• The importance of freedom and friendship

• The excitement of adventure

• The dangers of the wild

• The value of money