Bolivar

Who is Bolivar?

• A bus driver

• A dinosaur who lives in New York City

• A detective in the city

• A superhero with magical powers

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Why doesn’t anyone notice that Bolivar is a dinosaur?

• He wears a disguise

• People are too busy and don’t pay attention

• He only comes out at night

• He stays in the forest

Who is Sybil?

• Bolivar’s pet

• A reporter who wants to find Bolivar

• A young girl who notices Bolivar

• The mayor of New York City

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What does Sybil try to do throughout the story?

• Prove that dinosaurs are extinct

• Warn people about Bolivar

• Catch Bolivar doing something exciting

• Show everyone that Bolivar is real

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What makes Bolivar different from other dinosaurs in stories?

• He likes to eat people

• He is small and flies

• He lives a quiet, human-like life

• He is a ghost dinosaur

Where does most of the story take place?

• A jungle

• A museum

• The New York City subway

• The streets and apartments of New York City

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How does Bolivar feel about being seen by people?

• He loves attention

• He is proud and loud

• He is shy and wants to be left alone

• He wants to become famous

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What happens when Sybil finally gets proof of Bolivar?

• Everyone is amazed and celebrates

• No one believes her anyway

• Bolivar becomes a movie star

• She decides to keep his secret

What is a theme of the story?

• Dinosaurs are dangerous

• Big cities are boring

• Sometimes people miss amazing things

• Kids can’t make a difference

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What type of book is Bolivar?

• A chapter book with no pictures

• A comic book with superheroes

• A graphic novel with a mix of words and pictures

• A poetry book

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