The One and Only Ivan:
pg.1 - 18
1. One page two, Ivan states that humans waste words. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2. Does Ivan see humans in a positive or negative way?
3. What does Ivan mean when he says In my size, humans see a test of themselves?
4. Who is Stella?
5. Lisa and describe the other animals at the mall.
6. Describe a Me-Ball.
7. Describe Julia. How does Ivan feel about her?
Billow
Patient
Weary
Migrate
Forage
Unkempt
pg.19 -37
1. In this section of the novel, Ivan states that he only think about what is, and no what coule be. What do you think this is?
2. Ivan thinks Stella's trunk is a miracle. Why?
3. What does Ivan like to watch on TV?
4. Describe Bob.
Linger
Noble
Dwell
Feeble
Wily
Crevices
pg.38 - 66
1. Why does Ivan wish the glass was sometimes there and sometimes not there?
2. Why do you think Ivan can't or won't remember his memories?
3. Describe what Ivan decides to draw with the new black crayon. How does Mack feel about his artwork?
4. What info does Stella give them about zoos?
Elegant
Excel
Tactful
Wistful
Amends
Scolding
pg.67 - 96
1. Explain why you think Stella is upset about the arrival of Ruby?
2.Explain what the circus handlers did to Ruby in the past?
3. Explain what Ruby tells Ivan about her family.
4. Why does Ivan like drawing? Why does he draw different pictures of Ruby?
Speciman
Coax
Indifferent
Nimbly
Lilting
Sulking
pg 97 - 115
1. What did Mack do with Stella?
2. George is very upset with Mack. Why? How can you tell he is upset?
3. Ivan makes some promises to Stella. What are they? Why?
4. To comfort Ruby, Ivan tells her a story. What does he reveal about his past?
5. In your own words, explain what Stella says about being a parent to a young one.
6.Explain why Ruby has to go into the ring without Stella. How does Ivan feel about this?
7.What happened to Stella? Why?
Nimble
Deliberately
Grim
Mesmerized
Reliable
Contemplating
pg. 126-156
1. Why was Ivan able to survive in the crate, when his sister could not?
2. Explain what Ivan did with the cake frosting.
3. At one point, Ruby simply sits down during her training and refuses to move. What was Mack's response?
4. What does Ruby do to Mack?
Squabbled
Forage
Sullen
Bedraggled
Daintily
Anxious
pg. 157 - 187
1. Describe what Ivan spends his nights doing.
2. What images does Ivan need to paint at the end of this section? Why?
3. Illustrate one of Ivan's paintings.
Vanishes
Stench
Glints
Cluttered
Gingerly
Frantic
Bridge to Terabithia:
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Comprehension Questions:
Questions are found from pages 27 to 39.