Understanding Ivan's Life and Thoughts

The video introduces 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate, narrated by a character named Ivan, a gorilla. Ivan shares his identity, thoughts on human communication, and his life at the Big Top Mall. He describes his physical traits, strength, and his living environment. Ivan reflects on his observations and experiences, providing insights into his world. The video concludes with a teaser for the next chapter.

What does Ivan think about human words?

• They are like music.

• They are often wasted.

• They are difficult to understand.

• They are always meaningful.

What is one of the names humans call Ivan?

• The Jungle King

• The Forest Guardian

• The Mighty Silverback

• The Great Ape

How does Ivan describe his understanding of human speech?

• He finds it easy to understand.

• He has learned it over the years.

• He cannot understand it at all.

• He finds it boring.

What does Ivan say about his physical appearance?

• He looks like a human.

• He looks like a wild gorilla.

• He looks like a chimpanzee.

• He looks like a lion.

What does Ivan think about his connection to other great apes?

• He is ashamed of it.

• He is proud of it.

• He finds it hard to believe.

• He is indifferent to it.

Where does Ivan live?

• In a zoo

• In a forest

• At the Exit 8 Big Top Mall

• In a sanctuary

Who are Ivan's closest friends?

• A parrot and a monkey

• Stella the elephant and Bob the dog

• A human and a chimpanzee

• A lion and a tiger

What does Ivan think about the jungle scene painted on his domain walls?

• He finds it realistic.

• He painted it himself.

• He dislikes it.

• He enjoys the way the shapes flow.

What does Ivan say about his ability to read?

• He cannot read at all.

• He can read very well.

• He finds reading boring.

• He can read a little.