Characters
Bob is not trapped in a cage, yet he still chooses to stay near Ivan. This shows this about friendship.
Bob is loyal.
The story’s main problem begins when this character arrives.
Ruby
Before the mall, Ivan lived in this natural habitat.
The Jungle in Africa
Ivan feels worried and confused when this character first arrives at the mall.
Ruby
Ivan says human words swarm around him like these flying insects.
Bees
Her hurt foot and wisdom make her both physically weak and morally strong.
Stella
Stella’s death is a turning point because it forces Ivan to do this.
He makes and has to keep a promise.
Ivan often watches this object to learn about humans.
A TV
This character feels sad and trapped in the mall because she remembers the freedom of the wild.
Stella
Stella’s ears move back and forth like these large leaves.
Palm Leaves
This character changes from a man who cleans the Big Top Mall to someone who truly listens to Ivan’s art.
Ivan changes when he decides to take this risk.
Use his art to help Ruby.
The mall setting shows that humans sometimes treat animals like this instead of living creatures.
entertainment
How does Ivan feel when he sees humans ignoring the animals?
Ivan feels frustrated and sad because humans see the animals as entertainment instead of living creatures.
Ruby clings to Stella like this dark shape that follows you everywhere.
A shadow
Ruby changes Ivan because she makes him feel this responsibility.
A promise
How is Ivan's promise fulfilled?
Ruby is moved to a zoo.
The place Ruby is sent to at the end is bigger, safer, and more natural than the mall.
The novel suggests humans can be harmful but also capable of this.
Kindness
The elephants’ trunks twist together like these plants in the jungle.
Mack believes he cares about the animals, but his decisions usually show he values this more.
Money
Ivan’s art becomes powerful when it focuses on helping this character.
Ruby
In what way does the setting act like a character in the story?
The mall creates conflict, traps the animals, and pushes Ivan to change?
Why does Ruby feel scared when she arrives at the mall?
She feels scared because everything is new and strange, and she doesn’t know what will happen to her.
Ivan says humans throw words away like these leftover fruit skins.
Banana Peels